Meat Processing Line Supervisor: Quality & Safety Lead

JBS Foods; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods in Grand Island, Nebraska is seeking a production supervisor for the meat processing line. You will supervise hourly employees, ensure product quality and yields, and enforce safety standards on the line.

Strong leadership, communication skills, and knowledge of meat processing are essential for daily line operations and meeting specifications. The role requires experience in production supervision, ability to manage union-related guidelines, and a focus on maintaining cleanliness and

Qualifications

• College experience with animal science or management emphasis beneficial.
• Minimum 2–5 years production experience preferred.
• Knowledge of meat processing and subsequent job specifications.
• Management and communication skills advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality and yields of products on the line.
• Supervise all hourly employees on the line.
• Responsible for the safety and motivation of all employees supervised.
• Ensure that all products leaving the line area meet required specifications.
• Prepare pre-operational paperwork and ensure the line is clean and sanitized before the day’s operations begin.
• Ensure area is properly staffed to meet production needs.
• Prepare employee paperwork for all employees on the line.
• Understand and adhere to all union regulations in regard to hourly employees.
• Attend and give input at daily supervisor meetings within the fabrication area.
• Run line meetings once a month for hourly employees on the production line.
• Responsible for administering follow-up training on all personnel on the production line.
• Directly responsible for discipline procedures with hourly employees on the line.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

College experience in animal science or management

Job description

JBS Foods in Grand Island, Nebraska is seeking a production supervisor for the meat processing line. You will supervise hourly employees, ensure product quality and yields, and enforce safety standards on the line.

Strong leadership, communication skills, and knowledge of meat processing are essential for daily line operations and meeting specifications. The role requires experience in production supervision, ability to manage union-related guidelines, and a focus on maintaining cleanliness and