PRODUCTION GENERAL FOREMAN

Pilgrim; Plainwell (MI); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits

Career growth opportunities

Working in a fast-paced environment

Job summary

A leading meat processing company based in Plainwell seeks a Fabrication Generalman. The role involves overseeing all processes on the fabrication floor, ensuring adherence to safety standards and USDA regulations, and managing staff development. The ideal candidate should have 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of beef cuts. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required. This opportunity offers career growth in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience required in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of beef cuts and beef production processes is essential.
• Must work in a refrigerated, wet and noisy environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all processes of the fabrication floor.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs and USDA regulations.
• Develop and lead Supervisors for growth on the fabrication floor.

Skills

Management in manufacturing or production

Knowledge of beef cuts and production processes

Bilingual Spanish skills preferred

Strong verbal and written communication

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

Fabrication Generalman position is reporting to Fabrication Operation Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees all processes of the fabrication floor, all aspects of production from set up to yields, quality, employee safety, food safety, volume, costs, claims, turnover and absenteeism
• Sees make sheet accuracy is met and reduce claims by ensuring product is cut to exact specifications
• Manage the movement of bids, new hire placement, and turnover reduction
• Ensure that all safety programs are in place and being enforced and daily safety checks are completed and all interventions are in place and being followed to protect the integrity of the products produced
• Make sure that all USDA regulations are being adhered to and maintains a good working relationship with Union, USDA, Quality Control and maintenance employees
• Develop and lead Supervisors to grow in all areas of the Fabrication Floor in daily meetings and throughout the day
• Ensures area is properly staffed to meet operational needs

Experience Required

• 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing or production environment/supervisory experience on the fabrication floor
• Knowledge of beef cuts and beef production processes
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Skills/Abilities Required

• Must be able to work in a refrigerated, wet and noisy environment with possible slippery floors
• Extended walking, standing, lifting, and carrying upwards of 75 pounds
• Ability to work flexible hours with some Saturday work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, bilingual Spanish skills preferred but not required
• Must have computer proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel EOE, INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS

About JBS

JBS began in 1953 as a small, family‑owned company in Brazil. We have continued to steadily grow and are now the largest animal protein processor in the world. Though our business has grown, our family values remain our foundation. We seek to hire dedicated individuals who are committed to learning and share our desire to be the best.

At JBS, our team members are our most important asset and feeding the world is our greatest goal. The Plainwell facility began operations in 1918 under the Murray Packing company. In the 1960's, it was acquired by Murco and in 1998 by Packerland. In 2000, Packerland was acquired by Smithfield. In 2010, the facility joined the JBS USA family.

Plainwell is the only JBS plant with Modified Atmospheric Packaging (MAP), a packaging process that changes oxygen levels to extend shelf‑life. The MAP process is a part of the Plainwell ground beef operation. Plainwell is also one of the few plants that produces ground beef patties. Over one million lbs (450,000 kg) of beef are produced each day. The Plainwell facility produces biogas in an anaerobic lagoon and uses it in place of natural gas to heat a portion of the water used in the plant. The facility was recognized by the American Meat Institute as a Tier 3 facility for its accomplishments with ISO 14001. Plainwell recently built a $31 million distribution center (85,000 ft²) with a 55,000 box capacity.

Investing in our people is a large part of the reason why success at JBS is so achievable. Working in operations gives you the opportunity to contribute to the very core of our business: producing the highest quality products for families around the globe.

At the JBS operations facilities, we offer career growth opportunities for people with all kinds of interests and backgrounds who are interested in working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment. Additionally, opportunities for those who enjoy working within the production environment and are excited about both leading a team and ensuring we are producing a top‑quality, safe product for families across the globe.

JBS® values the people who make our company a success. We want to be sure our team members know just how much we appreciate their dedication by ensuring they love working with us. As part of our total compensation package, JBS® and offers comprehensive employee benefits designed to meet the healthcare and financial goals of our team members and their families today, tomorrow and in the future.