Night Distribution Supervisor–Lead, Improve Yield & Safety

Foster Farms; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking a Distribution leader to oversee department performance, drive quality and cost efficiency, and train lead personnel. The role reports to a Superintendent and involves monitoring productivity, safety, and yield metrics across distribution operations.

The position requires strong communication, interpersonal, and math skills, with five to ten years in food processing and the ability to stand for long periods. Swing shift is 2:00p-10:00p with occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in business management or equivalent work experience (five to ten years) in the food processing industry.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing and must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Good mathematical background to be able to perform calculations on yield, productivity, time cards, reports, etc.
• Able to evaluate forepersons fairly and objectively; strong human resource skills.
• Growth potential to assume more responsibility.
• Able to stand for prolong periods of time on a concrete/metal grate floor.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Distribution department(s) and for meeting department and company goals and standards on quality, yield, productivity cost and safety.
• Responsible for the development and training of lead persons and employees, working within the guidelines of the Employee Handbook and company policies.
• Report to Superintendent on all exceptions in regards to productivity, downtime, quality, yield, cost and safety.
• Responsible for monitoring standards and indexes needed to control area of responsibility.
• Administer to ensure that safety orientations and safety meetings are held as required to keep frequency and severity to a minimum.
• Participates at department meetings in the planning processes and to the testing and development of techniques/processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS/BA in business management

Job description

Foster Farms is seeking a Distribution leader to oversee department performance, drive quality and cost efficiency, and train lead personnel. The role reports to a Superintendent and involves monitoring productivity, safety, and yield metrics across distribution operations.

The position requires strong communication, interpersonal, and math skills, with five to ten years in food processing and the ability to stand for long periods. Swing shift is 2:00p-10:00p with occasional Saturdays.