Production Supervisor

Shenandoah Valley Organic, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Liberty Plant’s Cone Line. You will lead a team of about 40 crew members, coordinate line work, and ensure a safe, efficient operation with minimal downtime while meeting customer specifications and quality standards.

This on-site role requires at least two years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing, strong communication, and a solid commitment to GMPs and HACCP.

Qualifications

• Two years of proven supervisory experience in process optimization, operations, or business management.
• Ability to recognize changes in the production environment and respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production line work with team members to meet production orders and maintain product quality standards.
• Maintain department performance within standards for efficient use of people, materials, and production resources.
• Maintain and report production-related information, including yields, efficiencies, and labor utilization, to the Superintendent.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in materials and processes, including lean manufacturing and total quality management practices.
• Ensure production processes and products adhere to GMP standards, customer specifications, and HACCP plans, including required recordkeeping.
• Partner with maintenance staff and outside vendors to ensure equipment and work areas are maintained and safe.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with management personnel and USDA representatives.
• Mentor, motivate, train, and develop approximately 40 team members to optimize performance.
• Communicate performance standards, recognize and reward accomplishments, and counsel on performance concerns.
• Enforce compliance with company standards, quality standards, GMPs, HACCP procedures, and safety practices.
• Manage staffing, line coverage, attendance, team meetings, training, and documentation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food manufacturing experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

GMP/HACCP adherence

Job description

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Department: Cone Line

Reports To: White Meat Superintendent

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Liberty Plant

Work Arrangement: On-site

Shift / Schedule: 1st shift

Travel Requirements: None

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope The Supervisor is responsible for all activities involved in production line operations, ensuring a safe, well-organized, efficient operation with minimal downtime. This role supports Farmer Focus by strictly adhering to company standards and procedures, customer specifications, quality standards, GMP requirements, and the department HACCP Plan. The Supervisor assigns, trains, mentors, and monitors team members in accordance with company policies and government regulations while helping drive continuous improvement, strong production performance, and a positive team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate production line work with team members to meet production orders and maintain product quality standards.
• Maintain department performance within standards for efficient use of people, materials, and production resources.
• Maintain and report production-related information, including yields, efficiencies, and labor utilization, to the Superintendent.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in materials and processes, including lean manufacturing and total quality management practices.
• Ensure production processes and products adhere to GMP standards, customer specifications, and the company’s HACCP Plan, including required HACCP recordkeeping.
• Partner with maintenance staff and outside vendors, in consultation with the Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager, to ensure equipment and work areas are maintained and operating safely, continuously, and efficiently.
• Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with management personnel and USDA representatives.
• Establish department performance norms and standards while staying current with developments in management and process optimization.
• Mentor, motivate, train, and develop approximately 40 team members to optimize performance, engagement, and personal growth.
• Communicate performance standards, recognize and reward individual and team accomplishments, and counsel team members on performance concerns.
• Communicate and enforce compliance with company standards and procedures, quality standards, GMPs, HACCP procedures, and safety regulations and practices.
• Manage staffing, line coverage, attendance, team meetings, team member training, and required documentation.

Compensation Compensation: $65,000 -$80,000 / yr.

Benefits: Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match, education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs. All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time.

Qualifications

• Two years of proven supervisory experience in process optimization, operations, or business management.
• Ability to recognize changes in the production environment and respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated positive attitude and uncompromising regard for quality.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of team members.
• Demonstrated ability to guide others effectively and positively influence the attitude and performance of team members.
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills preferred but not required.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to champion safety, quality, and GMP standards as needed.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
• New team members must be able to pass a drug, alcohol and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel

This role is required to access the poultry production environment and must be able to tolerate varying heat, wet, and chilled conditions in the plant. Hearing and eye protective equipment are required in the production area. Team members are also required to wear hair nets and beard nets, as applicable, while in the production area. This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.

About Farmer Focus

Farmer Focus exists 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 producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is grounded in servant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality. At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.

EOE, including disability/vets

Farmer Focus is a company dedicated to people, the farmers who grow for us and our team members who work in our state-of-the-art facilities.Whether a general laborer on our breast debone line or an executive, we are committed to creating a workplace that values all our people and offers everyone a chance to grow and thrive.We operate from our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. We plan our work schedules to avoid most Saturday work.We do not run production on Sundays. Join us in our mission to protect generational family farms. We look forward to working with you!

Farmer Focus es una empresa dedicada a las personas, los granjeros que crían para nosotros y a los miembros del equipo que trabajan en nuestras instalaciones con tecnología de última generación. Ya sea usted un trabajador general de nuestra línea de pechuga o un ejecutivo, estamos comprometidos a crear un lugar de trabajo que valore a nuestra gente y ofrezca a todos la oportunidad de crecer y prosperar. Operamos en base a nuestros valores Farmer Focus CARES: Comunidad, Responsabilidad, Respeto, Excelencia y Mayordomía. Mayormente planificamos nuestros horarios evitando trabajar los sábados. No realizamos producción los domingos. Únase a nosotros en nuestra misión de proteger las granjas familiares generacionales. ¡Esperamos trabajar con usted!