Harvest Supervisor

United Future; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future is seeking a Harvest Beef Production Supervisor in Yakima, WA. The role focuses on safety, product quality, and line performance while leading and developing front-line team members to execute the daily production plan.

You will coach team members, uphold quality standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and a high-performance culture. Weekend and off-shift support may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a beef production environment.
• Leadership and supervisory experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-line team members to achieve safety, quality, and line performance goals.
• Promote a culture of engagement and high performance through coaching and development.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and labor laws with regular audits.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve bottlenecks and minimize downtime.
• Support production planning and weekend/off-shift coverage as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Harvest Beef Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring employee safety, product quality, and line performance while successfully executing the daily production plan. This role leads, coaches, and develops front-line team members while collaborating cross-functionally to drive operational success, uphold quality standards, and maintain a high-performance team culture.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Manage direct reports by promoting a culture of engagement, high performance, coaching, and career development.
• Build plant talent through effective employee relations, onboarding, and continuous training.
• Model core leadership values to motivate team members across all levels.

Workplace Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety policies and driving a proactive safety culture through regular audits.
• Ensure full compliance with all company policies, procedures, and relevant labor laws.

Operational Excellence & Production

• Execute daily operational plans while monitoring departmental performance metrics and key indicators.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with support teams to resolve operational bottlenecks and minimize equipment downtime.
• Manage multiple operational priorities simultaneously with a focus on results.
• Support plant operations during weekend and off-shift hours as needed.

Quality Assurance

• Maintain strict adherence to product specifications and facility quality standards across all production lines.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a beef production environment
• Leadership: Proven track record in team leadership, coaching, and employee development; prior supervisory experience is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Languages: Bilingual (English / Spanish) is preferred.
• Travel: Minimal travel required (less than 5%).
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States.