PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

JBS USA; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join JBS USA as a Production Supervisor, responsible for overseeing production lines in a fast-paced food processing environment. You'll lead a team to ensure quality and efficiency while adhering to safety standards and fostering compliance with company practices. This role demands active engagement in training staff, monitoring production processes, and maintaining a clean work area. You'll be rewarded with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, supporting your professional development through ongoing learning opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Paid Time Off: Sick leave, Vacation, and holidays

401(K) with company match

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, and write English; bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Experience in production processes.
• Familiarity with safety training and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production line operations and ensure quality.
• Train new employees and manage attendance.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Production processes

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent certification

Job description

Description Position at Empire Packing

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 : 1. Monitor and supervise all aspects of assigned production line(s) 2. Responsible for production quality 3. Ensure all tools and supplies needed to get the job done are available 4. Make sure all equipment being taken apart is being done safely and properly and that equipment is stored properly 5. Make sure all production change-overs and performed properly 6. Notify maintenance when maintenance is required 7. Make sure all re-work is returned to the proper lines in a timely manner 8. Oversee the integrity of finished product (quality, weights, labeling etc…) 9. Notify Plant Manger when issues arise 10. Ensure production efficiency 11. Make sure that they proper lot numbers for raw materials are being used consistently 12. Responsible for production related communication flow and coordination between line workers 13. Supervise line employees in setting up and executing daily activities 14. Ability to train new employees on assigned duties 15. Manage attendance of employee and send available personnel to other departments as needed 16. Verify that all personnel are in attendance on the Master Schedule 17. Communicate problems about line production with QA Manager, Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager 18. Transfer hours as necessary on Master Schedule 19. Discipline and reward employees when appropriate 20. Assist in production scheduling 21. Troubleshoot line issues and communicate equipment issues with Production Maintenance Manager 22. Monitor quality of finished product, quality of workmanship, case product labels, pallet quality, palletizing of product, wrapping of pallets 23. Verify transfer of finished product from production floor to storage 24. Responsible for sanitation of work areas 25. Assures compliance with all company safety rules 26. Follow and enforce safety rules, housekeeping, and proper operation of equipment 27. Follow and monitor proper safety equipment usage and safety proactive 28. Follow and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices and Procedures (GMP) 29. Coordinate bathroom breaks and lunch periods 30. Monitor the cleanliness of designated areas of the plant 31. Must know job requirements for all positions on assigned production line(s) 32. 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 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ACTIVITIES: Very active position, requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing. 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. 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. 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 $77,968.80-$80,00
• 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. Empire is an equal opportunity employer EOE/VET/DISABILITY