Processing Plant Supervisor

Koch Foods; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k Savings Plan

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

On-the-Job Training Provided

Weekly Pay Check

Promotional Career Opportunities

Personal Protection Equipment provided

Job summary

Koch Foods in Morristown, TN seeks a Supervisor to lead and develop a production team in a fast-paced poultry processing environment. You will coach and train staff, schedule work shifts, promote safety, and ensure compliance with food safety programs.

Responsibilities include motivating the team to optimize performance, enforcing company policies, and maintaining high engagement while overseeing day-to-day operations. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Business Management, or related field preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient technology, computer, mathematical and analytical skills.
• General knowledge of plant operations, food safety regulations (OSHA, GMPs, HACCP).
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and train a team, providing professional development through ongoing coaching.
• Safety is of the utmost importance; constantly promote safety throughout the work area and with your team.
• Responsible for ensuring proper scheduling to run production area.
• Motivate, train and help the team to optimize performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, and our established food safety programs.
• Optimize employee engagement through positive leadership.

Skills

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Technology proficiency

Plant operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Business Management, or related field

Job description

• Lead, coach and train a team, providing professional development through ongoing coaching.
  
• Safety is of the utmost importance; constantly promote safety throughout the work area and with your team.
  
• Responsible for ensuring proper scheduling to run production area.
  
• Motivate, train and help the team to optimize performance.
  
• Ensure compliance with company policies, and our established food safety programs.
  
• Optimize employee engagement through positive leadership.
  
• All other relevant duties related to the job of a supervisor.

Requirements

• 2+ year leadership and/or supervisory experience required.
  
• Bachelor degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Business Management, or other related field of study preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Proficient technology, computer, mathematical and analytical skills.
  
• General knowledge of plant operations, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMPs and HACCP.
  
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Exposure to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production lines.
• Exposure to damp, wet, and cold environments.
• Work around live and/or raw animal odors.

Benefits Information

Benefits Eligibility Varies

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Savings Plan
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FREE $25,000 life insurance policy with additional life insurance programs available
• Company Sponsored Purchasing Program
• On-the-Job Training Provided
• Weekly Pay Check
• Promotional Career Opportunities
• All required Personal Protection Equipment is provided
• Company Cook-Outs, Safety Rewards, Giveaways, etc.
• Come be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!

KOCH FOODS IS A DIVERSE COMPANY THAT BELIEVES ITS EMPLOYEES ARE THE FOUNDATION FOR INVESTING IN ITS FUTURE. AT KOCH FOODS, EVERY TEAM MEMBER IS CRITICAL IN HELPING US DELIVER ON OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR CUSTOMERS. KOCH FOODS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PARTNER.