Lead Packaging Line - Food Production & Quality

Foster Farms; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

FSA (Health Care / Dependent Care)

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with company contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Foster Farms in the United States is seeking a packaging supervisor to lead line employees and ensure daily production goals are met in a poultry packaging environment. You will oversee processes from whole body to skinless, boneless cuts in line with USDA standards.

The role requires strong communication, interpersonal skills, and a solid mathematical background to support quality, productivity, and timekeeping metrics. Training and safety are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must possess a B.S. or B.A. degree in Business Management or equivalent work experience (preferably in the agricultural industry).
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must have strong mathematical background to be able to perform calculations on quality, productivity, timecards, reports, etc.
• Must be able to evaluate employees fairly and objectively; must possess strong human resources skills.
• Must have the ability to flex production to meet hourly changing product mix demands.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise packaging line employees to achieve daily production goals.
• Supervise the packaging of poultry products varying from whole body to skinless, boneless meat while meeting finished product internal and USDA criteria.
• Train and monitor hourly employees, taking appropriate disciplinary action as required.
• Ensure a safe work environment and take appropriate corrective action as needed, conducting safety training.
• Provide timely feedback to employees regarding problems with productivity, quality, safety, down time and regulatory issues.
• Manage assigned line(s)/departments to achieve company yield objectives.
• Help maintain and improve quality and food safety, to ensure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
• Attend training as required, including Quality Control, Human Resources, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical background

Employee evaluation

Production flexibility

Education

B.S./B.A. in Business Management

Job description

Foster Farms in the United States is seeking a packaging supervisor to lead line employees and ensure daily production goals are met in a poultry packaging environment. You will oversee processes from whole body to skinless, boneless cuts in line with USDA standards.

The role requires strong communication, interpersonal skills, and a solid mathematical background to support quality, productivity, and timekeeping metrics. Training and safety are emphasized.