HARVEST A SHIFT SUPERVISOR

JBS USA; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA in Grand Island, NE, is seeking a Supervisor for the Slaughter Department to oversee daily production, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while meeting targets. The role requires strong leadership, clear communication with line staff and management, and the ability to address issues promptly.

This position reports to plant management and emphasizes teamwork, training, and adherence to food-safety standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing production teams in a food processing setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Slaughter Office for order sheets and attend supervisor meetings.
• Direct employees to meet production volume, quality standards, cost targets, and delivery schedules.
• Address employee grievances, disputes, or concerns promptly; escalated unresolved issues to Personnel.
• Participate actively in group meetings and line meetings.
• Partner with Quality Control to ensure product quality and food-safety compliance.
• Train, coach, and develop employees to build management depth and strong teamwork.
• Monitor machinery, equipment, and facilities to ensure proper maintenance and sanitation.
• Maintain positive employee relations and ensure adherence to labor contract provisions.
• Communicate regularly with line personnel and plant management.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

People management

Bilingual skills

Job description

Position Summary

This role is responsible for overseeing daily production activities within the Slaughter Department. The position ensures production goals are met safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality and food-safety standards. It requires strong leadership, communication, and the ability to work effectively with both line personnel and plant management.

Description

Position SummaryThis role is responsible for overseeing daily production activities within the Slaughter Department. The position ensures production goals are met safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality and food-safety standards. It requires strong leadership, communication, and the ability to work effectively with both line personnel and plant management.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Slaughter Office for order sheets and attend supervisor meetings.
• Direct employees to meet production volume, quality standards, cost targets, and delivery schedules.
• Address employee grievances, disputes, or concerns promptly; escalated unresolved issues to Personnel.
• Participate actively in group meetings and line meetings.
• Partner with Quality Control to ensure product quality and food-safety compliance.
• Train, coach, and develop employees to build management depth and strong teamwork.
• Monitor machinery, equipment, and facilities to ensure proper maintenance and sanitation.
• Maintain positive employee relations and ensure adherence to labor contract provisions.
• Communicate regularly with line personnel and plant management.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Strong team orientation.
• Effective communication abilities.
• Strong people-management skills.
• Bilingual skills preferred but not required.

Working Conditions

• Hot environment with temperatures around 90+ degrees.
• Frequent exposure to knives, hot water, and production machinery.
• Significant physical activity, including walking and stair climbing.
• Work environment includes slick floors and loud noise.

EOE/Vets/Disability