Fab Supervisor - Coolers (5625)

Western Valley Meat Company; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Valley Meat Company in Fresno, CA is seeking a Cooler Supervisor (exempt) to oversee multi‑shift carcass cooler operations in a USDA regulated beef facility. The role requires strong leadership, inventory control, and a proven ability to manage safety and quality standards.

You will lead up to 150 employees, enforce food safety procedures, optimize cooler workflows, and drive continuous improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate clearly in English & Spanish (written and verbal).
• Proficient in mathematics and able to perform basic calculations.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience supervising large teams; ability to manage up to 150 employees.
• Familiarity with GMPs, safety rules, and food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Cooler operations and related areas; supervise up to 150 staff.
• Ensure all personnel follow food safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Prepare and maintain pre-operational paperwork; ensure sanitation before shifts.
• Coach and develop employees; enforce policies and address unsafe acts.
• Meet volume goals while reducing costs and improving yields.

Skills

Bilingual English–Spanish

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Food safety awareness

Mathematics

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Western Valley Meat - Fresno, CA 93706, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $70,304.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Manufacturing, Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Cooler Supervisor (exempt) to oversee our multi shift carcass cooler operations in a beef processing facility that is USDA regulated. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of beef production and inventory control. This role is vital in ensuring efficient handling of hot and cold carcass for processing, maintaining safety standards, and optimizing cooler workflows. The Cooler Supervisor will lead a team of cooler staff, coordinate cooler activities, and implement process improvements to enhance overall operational efficiency. The ideal candidate must be able to handle a fast-paced, deadline and customer service driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the following areas: Coolers and other areas as needed.
• Manage and supervisor up to 150 employees including Leads.
• Ensure all employees are following food safety procedures when sanitizing knifes, air injection needles, saws and hooks properly.
• Ensure that all products leaving the area meet required specifications.
• Prepare pre-operational paperwork and ensure the work area is clean and sanitized before the day’s operations begin.
• Ensure all employees are at their workstations on time at beginning of shift and after breaks to avoid late start ups.
• Conduct safety checks on employees making sure all have their personal protective equipment required to perform their duties.
• Conduct food safety and safety audits to ensure compliance.
• Enforce all food safety policies and take immediate action on employees who violate said policies or perform unsafe acts.
• Train new employees in their new position correctly and safely and document. Review company policies and department rules and procedures. Write training letters and conduct training when employees are assigned to a new position or if current duties change.
• Write letters and fill out production paperwork, work orders, training and safety letters, injury reports and reprimands.
• Ensure all employees are following food safety procedures.
• Improve yields by working with employees and help in the reduction of waste.
• Cross train employees.
• Responsible for meeting volume goals, reducing work comp claims, maximizing yields, reducing cost and employee retention.
• Maintain good working relationship with USDA and employees.
• Manage job changes and rotations and ensure area is properly staffed to meet operational needs.
• Coach and develop employees to obtain results.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Essential Job Function

• Monitor Lead personnel to ensure that daily tasks are completed such as filling orders, rotating product.
• Interface with sales, line supervision and production workforce on production and quality procedures.
• Ensure that carcasses are segregated correctly and graded appropriately for production runs.
• Collaborate with Leads and employees to resolve any work-related issues.
• Review production downtime, efficiency and material information to determine corrective actions.
• Responsible for cost controls, process improvements, efficiencies, downtime and material usage.
• Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as yields, product condemned, work orders, employee time sheets, down time reports, equipment list.
• Ensure that employees are trained on GMP's, Food Safety and Safety rules and that they are followed daily. Train employees on time clock punches.
• Perform, monitor and evaluate compliance with USDA regulations other than those incorporated into daily routines.
• Ensure areas are covered thru employee movement as needed.

Qualifications: Requirements

• Must be able to communicate clearly in English & Spanish (written and verbal)
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Proficient in mathematics
• Must have legible handwriting
• Must have good interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Must have an overall favorable employment record and attendance record
• Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays as needed
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time (8-12 hours) on a concrete/metal grate floor
• Must be able to work in cold environments, 40 degrees.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have min of 5 years of Fabrication experience - concentration in Coolers
• Supervisory experience
• Must be able to supervise 10 to 150 employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Western Valley Meat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and selected based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on employee's or applicant's citizenship, race, age, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Western Valley Meat participates in E-Verify during the hire process for all new Team Members.