Packaging Operations Lead — Food Production & Safety

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

Job summary

Foster Farms in California is seeking a packaging-line supervisor to lead the team to meet daily production goals, ensure product quality per USDA standards, and maintain a safe work environment. The role includes coaching hourly staff, enforcing policies, and coordinating withQuality Control and HR on training and compliance.

The candidate should hold a B.S./B.A. in Business Management or equivalent, display strong communication and interpersonal skills, and have math proficiency for production

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 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 ability to flex production to meet hourly changing product mix demands.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising 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 his/her 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

Math skills

HR skills

Production flexiblity

Education

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

Job description

Foster Farms in California is seeking a packaging-line supervisor to lead the team to meet daily production goals, ensure product quality per USDA standards, and maintain a safe work environment. The role includes coaching hourly staff, enforcing policies, and coordinating withQuality Control and HR on training and compliance.

The candidate should hold a B.S./B.A. in Business Management or equivalent, display strong communication and interpersonal skills, and have math proficiency for production