PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

JBS USA; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee assigned production lines and direct supervision of line workers. You will ensure daily production execution, quality control, and proper safety practices while coordinating with maintenance and QA teams.

The role requires strong leadership, English proficiency, and the ability to train staff. You will manage attendance, scheduling, and daily paperwork in a fast-paced food processing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent certification.
• Considerable knowledge of production processes and work requirements.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Experience with databases and applications is helpful.
• Ability to manage purchasing, transportation, inventory, and contracts.
• Ability to lead contractors and work with diverse teams.
• Decision making and problem solving skills.
• Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise all aspects of assigned production line(s).
• Responsible for production quality.
• Ensure tools and supplies needed to get the job done are available.
• Ensure equipment being taken apart is done safely and properly and stored.
• Notify maintenance when maintenance is required.
• Oversee the integrity of finished product (quality, weights, labeling, etc.).
• Notify Plant Manager when issues arise.
• Ensure correct lot numbers for raw materials are used consistently.
• Coordinate production communication flow among line workers.
• Supervise line employees in setting up and executing daily activities.
• Train new employees on assigned duties.
• Manage attendance and reallocate personnel as needed.
• Verify attendance on Master Schedule.
• Communicate problems to QA Manager, Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager.
• Transfer hours on Master Schedule as needed.
• Discipline and reward employees appropriately.
• Assist in production scheduling.
• Troubleshoot line issues and coordinate with Production Maintenance Manager.
• Monitor packaging quality and palletizing processes.
• Transfer finished product from floor to storage.
• Maintain sanitation of work areas.
• Enforce safety rules and GMP compliance.
• Coordinate breaks and monitor cleanliness of plant areas.
• Know job requirements for all positions on lines.
• Complete required daily paperwork.

Skills

Leadership

English communication

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:Responsible for supervision of all aspects of assigned production line(s). Take direction from Operations on scheduling, line preparation and production execution. This individual will be a direct supervisor for assigned production employees. Oversee the operations to provide day-to-day control of assigned department activities according to prescribed scheduled, priorities, production flow, and processing specifications to ensure production efficiencies are met hourly, evaluate all department work performance and take corrective action.

• Monitor and supervise all aspects of assigned production line(s)
• Ensure all tools and supplies needed to get the job done are available
• Make sure all equipment being taken apart is being done safely and properly and that equipment is stored properly
• Make sure all production change-overs and performed properly
• Notify maintenance when maintenance is required
• Make sure all re-work is returned to the proper lines in a timely manner
• Oversee the integrity of finished product (quality, weights, labeling etc…)
• Notify Plant Manger when issues arise
• Make sure that they proper lot numbers for raw materials are being used consistently
• Responsible for production related communication flow and coordination between line workers
• Supervise line employees in setting up and executing daily activities
• Ability to train new employees on assigned duties
• Manage attendance of employee and send available personnel to other departments as needed
• Verify that all personnel are in attendance on the Master Schedule
• Communicate problems about line production with QA Manager, Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager
• Transfer hours as necessary on Master Schedule
• Discipline and reward employees when appropriate
• Troubleshoot line issues and communicate equipment issues with Production Maintenance Manager
• Monitor quality of finished product, quality of workmanship, case product labels, pallet quality, palletizing of product, wrapping of pallets
• Verify transfer of finished product from production floor to storage
• Responsible for sanitation of work areas
• Assures compliance with all company safety rules
• Follow and enforce safety rules, housekeeping, and proper operation of equipment
• Follow and monitor proper safety equipment usage and safety proactive
• Follow and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices and Procedures (GMP)
• Coordinate bathroom breaks and lunch periods
• Monitor the cleanliness of designated areas of the plant
• Must know job requirements for all positions on assigned production line(s)
• Complete required daily paperwork

Description

Job Title:

Production Supervisor

Department

Production

Reports To

Production Manager

Classification

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for supervision of all aspects of assigned production line(s). Take direction from Operations on scheduling, line preparation and production execution. This individual will be a direct supervisor for assigned production employees. Oversee the operations to provide day-to-day control of assigned department activities according to prescribed scheduled, priorities, production flow, and processing specifications to ensure production efficiencies are met hourly, evaluate all department work performance and take corrective action.

Essential Job Duties

• Monitor and supervise all aspects of assigned production line(s)
• Responsible for production quality
• Ensure all tools and supplies needed to get the job done are available
• Make sure all equipment being taken apart is being done safely and properly and that equipment is stored properly
• Make sure all production change-overs and performed properly
• Notify maintenance when maintenance is required
• Make sure all re-work is returned to the proper lines in a timely manner
• Oversee the integrity of finished product (quality, weights, labeling etc…)
• Notify Plant Manger when issues arise
• Ensure production efficiency
• Make sure that they proper lot numbers for raw materials are being used consistently
• Responsible for production related communication flow and coordination between line workers
• Supervise line employees in setting up and executing daily activities
• Ability to train new employees on assigned duties
• Manage attendance of employee and send available personnel to other departments as needed
• Verify that all personnel are in attendance on the Master Schedule
• Communicate problems about line production with QA Manager, Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager
• Transfer hours as necessary on Master Schedule
• Discipline and reward employees when appropriate
• Assist in production scheduling
• Troubleshoot line issues and communicate equipment issues with Production Maintenance Manager
• Monitor quality of finished product, quality of workmanship, case product labels, pallet quality, palletizing of product, wrapping of pallets
• Verify transfer of finished product from production floor to storage
• Responsible for sanitation of work areas
• Assures compliance with all company safety rules
• Follow and enforce safety rules, housekeeping, and proper operation of equipment
• Follow and monitor proper safety equipment usage and safety proactive
• Follow and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices and Procedures (GMP)
• Coordinate bathroom breaks and lunch periods
• Monitor the cleanliness of designated areas of the plant
• Must know job requirements for all positions on assigned production line(s)
• Complete required daily paperwork

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent certification
• Considerable knowledge of production processes and work requirements
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Ability to use various databases and applications independently
• Ability to comprehend the implications of process, policies and regulations, against requirements.
• Ability to manage the general services functional areas: purchasing, transportation processing, inventory management, and contracts and accountable property.
• Ability to establish a new network of professional working relationships with customers, colleagues and service provides, while further developing existing networks.
• Ability to make decisions and solve complex problems effectively and independently and identify alternative solutions
• Ability to effectively manage and lead other contactors
• Ability to interact with people who have different values, cultures and backgrounds.

Licenses/training

• Safety Training
• Safety Quality Food (SQF) Training
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Training
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Training
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Training
• Food Defense Training

Activities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Very active position, requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing. Must be able to hear average or normal conversation and receive ordinary information. Depending on work assignment must be able to work in a noisy work environment. Must be able to frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and or fingers. Acute closed vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to frequently lift light to heavy objects throughout the day. Must be able to exerts up to 10lbs of force occasionally. Must be able to work for long hours in a no-kill food processing environment, where it is wet, damp, and cold. Temperatures are frequently below freezing, and employees are expected to remain in these conditions for most of their work days. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The list of essential functions, other duties, mental visual ability, and physical demands, requirements and licenses are not meant to be exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise job descriptions and to require other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job changes.

Hearing

Must be able to hear average or normal conversation and receive ordinary information. Depending on work assignment must be able to work in a noisy work environment.

Repetitive Motion

Must be able to frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and or fingers.

Visual Abilities

Acute closed vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Physical Strength

Must be able to frequently lift light to heavy objects throughout the day. Must be able to exerts up to 10lbs of force occasionally.

Working Conditions

Must be able to work for long hours in a no-kill food processing environment, where it is wet, damp, and cold. Temperatures are frequently below freezing, and employees are expected to remain in these conditions for most of their work days.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, Vacation, and company observed holidays.
• 401(K): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Wage Scale $80,168.40-$85,000
• Career Development: Out company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through our Better Futures program.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for are any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidates relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies , and proficiencies for the role.

EOE/VET/DISABILITY

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