HARVEST B SHIFT SUPERVISOR

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

Job summary

JBS Foods in Grand Island, Nebraska, seeks a Production Supervisor for the Slaughter Department who can oversee daily activities, drive safety, quality, and efficiency while meeting production goals. You will lead line personnel, coordinate with quality and plant management, train staff, and ensure equipment and facilities operate safely.

Bilingual a plus. This role requires strong leadership and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production in a food processing environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with line personnel and management.
• Proven people-management skills and leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities in the Slaughter Department.
• Direct employees to meet production volume, quality, and delivery targets.
• Address grievances promptly and escalate unresolved issues.
• Participate in group and line meetings to improve operations.
• Partner with Quality Control to ensure food safety and quality.
• Train and develop staff to build leadership depth and teamwork.
• Monitor machinery and sanitation to maintain standards.
• Maintain positive relations and adhere to labor contracts.
• Communicate regularly with line personnel and plant management.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team orientation

Communication

People management

Bilingual (preferred)

Job description

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.

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.