Production Supervisor

Missouri Ag Connection; Saint Joseph, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Ag Connection is seeking a Night Shift Production Supervisor to oversee a high-volume meat processing facility near Saint Joseph, MO. The role supervises production employees, ensures product quality and food safety compliance, and drives operational efficiency and a safe overnight environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of supervisory experience in meat processing or a USDA-regulated facility and possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, food processing, or meat processing.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and USDA requirements.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced production setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all night shift production activities to meet daily targets.
• Lead, develop, and motivate a team of production associates.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, GMP, HACCP, USDA, and company policies.
• Monitor performance, labor utilization, yields, downtime, and waste reduction.
• Conduct shift start-up meetings to communicate goals and safety expectations.
• Collaborate with QA, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Operations to resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Production reporting systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Production reporting systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

One of our clients is currently seeking a Production Supervisor for their facility located just outside of Saint Joseph Missouri. This Night Shift Production Supervisor will lead operations in the high-volume meat processing facility. This role is responsible for supervising production employees, ensuring product quality and food safety compliance, maximizing operational efficiency, and maintaining a safe work environment during overnight operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading teams in a USDA-regulated food manufacturing or meat processing environment and possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all night shift production activities to ensure daily production targets are achieved.
• Lead, develop, and motivate a team of production associates while promoting accountability and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, GMP, HACCP, USDA, and company policies and procedures.
• Monitor production performance, labor utilization, yields, downtime, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Conduct shift start-up meetings to communicate production goals, safety expectations, and operational priorities.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Operations teams to resolve issues and maintain efficient production flow.
• Investigate and address production, quality, safety, and employee concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate production records, staffing reports, and performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction.
• Ensure proper staffing levels and support employee training and development efforts.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, food processing, or meat processing environment.
• Experience managing teams in a fast-paced production setting.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and USDA requirements.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions and solve problems under pressure.
• Proficiency with production reporting systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness and ability to work overnight, weekends, and holidays as required.

Preferred

• Experience in meat, poultry, or protein processing operations.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a refrigerated production environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Comfortable working around processing equipment and production machinery.