Food Production Lead — Safety, Lean & Growth

JBS Foods; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Six Company-Observed Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Career Growth and Development Programs

Job summary

JBS USA is seeking a first-line supervisor for our food production facility in North Carolina. You will lead, coach, and develop frontline team members to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include performance management, training in partnership with HR and Safety, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve processes. Travel not expected; shift flexibility required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing/food processing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and achieve operational goals.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience coaching employees and managing performance.
• Working knowledge of production processes, safety programs, and quality standards.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and 50+ hours per week as business needs require.
• Excellent attendance and safety record.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop frontline production team members to achieve operational goals.
• Foster accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate performance expectations clearly and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee growth and development plans.
• Partner with Human Resources and Safety teams to develop and execute training initiatives.
• Assist in employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and corrective action processes.
• Direct daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, efficiency, and yield targets.
• Coordinate labor resources and workflow to maximize productivity and throughput.
• Monitor department performance metrics and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Job description

JBS USA is seeking a first-line supervisor for our food production facility in North Carolina. You will lead, coach, and develop frontline team members to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include performance management, training in partnership with HR and Safety, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve processes. Travel not expected; shift flexibility required.