Beef Packing Line Leader

JBS USA; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA in Michigan is seeking a Production Line Supervisor to oversee the line, ensure product quality and that processes meet specifications, while motivating the team to perform at a high level.

You will supervise hourly employees, prepare pre-operational paperwork, ensure sanitation, attend daily meetings, and implement training to uphold safety and productivity. This role requires strong communication and teamwork to maintain a compliant, efficient operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years of background experience in a packing house (beef preferred) to learn about the various products that are produced.
• Knowledge of products and their specifications is essential.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to motivate workers.
• Bilingual important, but not mandatory as long as translators are in line area.

Responsibilities

• Insure the quality and yields of products on the line.
• Supervise all hourly employees on the line.
• Responsible for the safety and motivation of all employees supervised.
• Insure that all products leaving the line area meet required specifications.
• Prepare pre-operational paperwork and insure the line is clean and sanitized before the day’s operations begin.
• Insure area is properly staffed to meet production needs.
• Prepare employee paperwork for all employees on the line.
• Job performance is measured by the General Foreman: Fabrication on such criteria as the overall productivity of the area and how well supervisor manages hourly employees.
• Understand and adhere to all union regulations in regard to hourly employees.
• Attend and give input at daily supervisor meetings within the fabrication area.
• Run line meetings once a month for hourly employees on line.
• Responsible for administering follow-up training on all personnel on line.
• Directly responsible for discipline procedures with hourly employees on the line. These may range from verbal warnings to terminations.

Skills

Communication skills

Motivation

Bilingual (optional)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

JBS USA in Michigan is seeking a Production Line Supervisor to oversee the line, ensure product quality and that processes meet specifications, while motivating the team to perform at a high level.

You will supervise hourly employees, prepare pre-operational paperwork, ensure sanitation, attend daily meetings, and implement training to uphold safety and productivity. This role requires strong communication and teamwork to maintain a compliant, efficient operation.