Packaging Line Supervisor — Quality & Safety Leader

Foster Farms; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 82,285; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking a Packaging Line Supervisor in California to lead the daily packaging operations of poultry products, from whole body to skinless, boneless cuts, while ensuring USDA compliance and product quality.

The role requires a BS/BA in Business Management or equivalent, with strong communication, interpersonal, and math skills, and the ability to train hourly staff, manage yields, and adapt to changing production needs. Candidates must pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Must possess a B.S. or B.A. degree in Business Management or equivalent work experience.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must have strong mathematical background 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.
• 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 line 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical ability

HR/People management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's in Business Management

Job description

Foster Farms is seeking a Packaging Line Supervisor in California to lead the daily packaging operations of poultry products, from whole body to skinless, boneless cuts, while ensuring USDA compliance and product quality.

The role requires a BS/BA in Business Management or equivalent, with strong communication, interpersonal, and math skills, and the ability to train hourly staff, manage yields, and adapt to changing production needs. Candidates must pass a background check.