PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Syracuse Sausage LLC; Ponder (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse Sausage LLC seeks a Production Supervisor to lead hourly staff in operations, focusing on product quality, yield, efficiency, and safety. The role reports to the Production Manager and requires fostering a team-based environment in our meat processing facility.

Responsibilities include supervising training, meeting budgets, ensuring GMP/SOP/HACCP compliance, and partnering with HR on employee relations.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two years in a food industry environment.
• At least two years of supervisory/leadership experience within a meat processing environment; FDA/USDA experience a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to train and motivate personnel.
• Strong communication and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hourly staff to achieve production objectives including product quality, yield, and safety.
• Oversee daily production, monitor yields, labor usage and costs with reporting.
• Ensure SOP, GMP, SQF, HACCP compliance and food safety standards.
• Develop weekly production schedules and communicate with teams.
• Foster a safe, diverse, and collaborative work environment.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain attendance and discipline processes as needed.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Team building

Communication

Training

Microsoft Office

Education

BS/BA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Can you cut it with the industry leaders in meat portioning and cooking? We’re always looking for sharp minds and sure hands to join our family business. We are committed to maintaining a safe, diverse, and welcoming workplace for all.

Job Title: Production Supervisor FLSA Status: Exempt Department: Operations

SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor is directly responsible for the management, training, development, performance, retention and engagement of hourly staff and reports directly to the Production Manager. Primary responsibility is leading groups of hourly team members in the achievement of operational objectives pertaining to product quality, yield performance, production efficiency, costs, customer service, and both food and workplace safety.

• Leading production flow and finished product manufacturing
• Continuously work in a team environment to improve yields, efficiencies, and product quality
• Communicate with and engage the team members on key operational strategies
• Service the needs of the customer to include other departments and co-workers
• Continuously work as a team play to improve yields, efficiencies, and production quality
• Share and help production team to succeed in making the Company successful by working towards a common goal and objectives

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise to lead by example, and ensure that all training requirements are met for the hourly staff in areas of production, quality of products, operation of equipment and safety
• Accountable for facilitating achieving operational targets and budgets including product yields, labor usage and related costs and productivity with daily reporting of results and service objectives
• Monitor, audit and follow up with team members on execution of key operational strategies
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Safe Quality Food (SQF), and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements are followed while demonstrating a strong commitment to food safety
• Provide suggestions to the operating team with committed leadership on lean manufacturing and continuous improvements and other cost savings improvements, tracked daily and weekly and process improvements are implemented through actions resulting in effective and efficient process flow
• Initiate employee discipline and corrective actions as needed, working with Human Resources and Management to insure fair and consistent policy application and compliance with company policy and federal, state and local laws; assist Human Resources with employee relations or other workplace investigations
• Support positive employee relations, recognition, fair treatment and respect in all aspects of interaction with employees; address employee concerns/requests in a timely and caring manner; insure all employees and ideas are respected and valued and their unique and diverse perspectives are leveraged to improve business results
• Review daily department timekeeping records, and verify weekly time records for department staff; monitor employee attendance/absenteeism and hold employees accountable as appropriate within established company policies and practices
• Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required.
• Work with Production Manager to establish weekly production schedules, changes, communication, and employee issues/concerns
• Promote a team atmosphere, healthy and safe work environment for all employees providing consistent and ongoing communication and direction.
• Accountable for ensuring compliance to all safety programs, requirements and practices
• Work with management team to develop annual, quarterly, and monthly objectives in support of the strategic and tactical plans.

Good attendance is a must:

• Must be flexible to working overtime including weekends
• Be on time as scheduled per Production Manager (scheduled time can change due to business demands or training)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual a plus

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BS/BA; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of two years in a food industry environment and at least two years of supervisory/leadership experience within a meat processing environment; FDA/USDA experience a plus
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a solid track record of people development, team building, conflict resolution, and the ability to train and motivate personnel to achieve efficient production results
• Computer proficiency including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge and experience working with Food Industry equipment
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes, procedures, and specifications
• Knowledge of basic math /Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to successfully interact with diverse personalities at all levels in a multi-cultural environment
• Experience working with manufacturing-based technology, processes and principles
• Working knowledge of GMP’s, SOP’s, HAACP, OSHA and other quality and safety programs in food processing environments

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job requires that weight to be lifted or force to exerted as reflected below.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Cold Temperature: <40 F Cooler <0 F Freezer While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving, mechanical parts, and extreme cold temperature. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

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We are people powered! If you want to build strong relationships, grow professionally and personally, and produce quality, you'll enjoy your career with us! Our name is Standard but our game is custom. We deliver beef, pork, and poultry processing and packaging solutions for the food service and retail industries. With highly automated facilities and a highly skilled workforce, we supply national and international restaurant chains—including casual, quick-service, and fast-casual restaurants—major supermarkets, and club stores with customized beef, pork, and poultry processing and packaging solutions. We are a further meat processing company that strives for excellence on every level!