HAM PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - 1ST SHIFT

JBS Foods; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods is seeking a Ham Supervisor in Marshalltown, IA for the 1st shift. You will supervise and direct production staff, ensure safety, efficiency, and timely production, and train employees while maintaining required records. Collaboration with other supervisors and management is essential.

Responsibilities include addressing delays, enforcing policies, and ensuring equipment sanitation. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership to sustain smooth operations on

Qualifications

• Experience across a variety of production jobs.
• Ability to supervise and handle conflicts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Speaking multiple languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct personnel on shift to meet production schedules.
• Ensure safety, efficiency and productivity on the line.
• Train employees and maintain records (payroll, yields).
• Coordinate with other supervisors and management for teamwork.

Skills

Extensive production knowledge

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal communication

Multilingual ability (beneficial)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Ham Supervisor

Division/Department: Pork

Location: Marshalltown

Job title: Ham Supervisor

Reports to: Nora Rico – Ham Superintendent

Salaried Grade: Exempt

Type of position: Full-time

Hours: 1st shift

Weekends as needed

General Description: Supervise, evaluate and direct personnel on shift in performing operations according to sound operating principles and company policies and procedures. Stimulate maximum safety, efficiency and productivity of production workers; ensure proper training of employees. Anticipate and determine causes of delays in shift operations and take appropriate actions to meet production schedules. Apply company employee relations and union contract policies in all dealing with employees. Monitor and confirm that machinery, equipment and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized for efficient production. Arrange to have appropriate production records prepared and maintained (i.e., payroll, yields). Work closely with other production supervisors and management to promote efficiency and teamwork in each department and in plant facility. Attend meetings as scheduled or called. Perform various other duties as needed or as assigned.

Required skills

• Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of production jobs.
• Supervisory skills; good interpersonal relations; ability to handle conflict.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak multiple languages beneficial.

Education Requirements (if applicable)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Approved by: Marisela Ramirez

Title: Employment Manager

Posting Date: 09/04/2026 Closing Date: Until Filled

Position is not eligible for sponsorship of external candidates.

Applications without a resume will be disqualified

JBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE, INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS