Production Supervisor

Farmer Focus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in organic poultry production seeks a Production Supervisor for their Harrisonburg facility. This role involves overseeing production operations, ensuring quality standards, and mentoring a team of approximately 35 members. Candidates should have supervisory experience and strong communication skills. The position is onsite and full-time, with a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• At least two years of supervisory experience in process optimization or operations.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production processes adhere to GMP standards.
• Mentor and motivate approximately 35 team members.
• Manage staffing, line coverage, and attendance.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Process Optimization

Quality Commitment

Job description

Production Supervisor 1st Shift Liberty

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Remote type: Onsite

Locations: Harrisonburg, VA

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Today

Job requisition id: JR768

Who We Are and What We Do

Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

How this role will be impactful

Responsible for all activities involved in cut-up, rehang, and chiller operation. Ensures a safe, well-organized, efficient operation with minimal downtime; strictly adheres to company standards and procedures, customer specifications, and quality standards; complies with the department HACCP Plan, and maintains HACCP records. Assigns, trains, and monitors staff in accordance with company policies and government regulations.

1. Coordinate line work to meet production orders with team members, including:

- Maintaining product quality standards.

- Ensuring department performance within standards for efficient use of resources.

- Reporting production-related information such as yields, efficiencies, and labor utilization to the Superintendent.

- Seeking continuous improvement opportunities, including lean manufacturing and TQM.

• Ensure all production processes and products adhere to GMP standards, customer specifications, and HACCP compliance.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are maintained and operate efficiently, in collaboration with maintenance staff and vendors.

• Establish and maintain relationships with management and USDA representatives.
• Set and uphold departmental performance standards.
• Stay updated on management and process optimization developments.
• Mentor and motivate approximately 35 team members, providing training and development.
• Communicate performance standards, recognize achievements, and address performance issues.
• Enforce safety regulations and practices.
• Manage staffing, line coverage, and attendance.
• Facilitate team meetings and training, ensuring documentation is maintained.

What You Bring to the Role

• At least two years of supervisory experience in process optimization, operations, or business management.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes.
• Positive attitude and strong commitment to quality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to guide and influence team members positively.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing.
• Champion for safety, quality, and GMP standards.

Work Environment

Access to poultry production environment required. Must tolerate heat, wet, and chill conditions. Hearing and eye protection required, along with hair and beard nets in the production area.

Farmer Focus is committed to equal employment opportunities and maintaining an inclusive, harassment-free, and discrimination-free workplace, in compliance with all applicable laws.