Production Supervisor - 1st and 2nd Shift

DG Foods LLC; Hazlehurst (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

DG Foods LLC is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Hazlehurst, MS facility to oversee line operations on a shift, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards. You will report to the Production Superintendent and manage maintenance, production, shipping, receiving, and sanitation to optimize profitability.

The role requires leadership of 15-35 direct reports, with a focus on training staff, improving processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance with USDA/HACCP/SSOP/GPM policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish is desirable.
• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office 365, and related software.
• Strong conflict resolution and customer service skills are essential.
• Must understand USDA, HACCP, SSOP, and GPM policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate line and product operations for the designated shift.
• Recruit, train, and motivate staff to maintain operational excellence.
• Ensure plant security measures are in place to prevent theft and safeguard assets.
• Learn and ensure compliance with USDA, HACCP, SSOP, and GPM policies.
• Uphold safety and health programs and conduct inspections to mitigate hazards.
• Monitor operations to meet quality specifications and regulatory standards.
• Implement cost-saving measures and promote efficiency.
• Coordinate departmental activities to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Provide leadership and direction to achieve company goals.
• Set production goals and monitor performance against targets.
• Ensure effective customer service and adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to meet regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain positive employee relations and resolve conflicts.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Conflict resolution

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish

Excel

Microsoft Office 365

Safety compliance

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

DG Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our management team at our Hazlehurst, MS facility. This role involves overseeing line operations during a designated shift, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. Reporting to the Production Superintendent, this individual will manage various functions including maintenance, production, shipping, receiving, and sanitation to optimize long-term profitability.

Essential Job Functions:

• Managing and coordinating line and product operations for the designated shift.
• Recruiting, training, and motivating staff to maintain operational excellence.
• Ensuring plant security measures are in place to prevent theft and safeguard assets.
• Must be able to learn and understand USDA, HACCP, SSOP, and GPM policies to ensure compliance.
• Upholding safety and health programs, and conducting inspections to mitigate hazards.
• Monitoring operations to meet quality specifications and regulatory standards.
• Implementing cost-saving measures and promoting efficiency.
• Coordinating departmental activities to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Providing leadership and direction to achieve company goals.
• Setting production goals and monitoring performance against targets.
• Ensuring effective customer service and adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborating with functional leaders to meet regulatory guidelines.
• Maintaining positive employee relations and resolving conflicts.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees approximately 15-35 direct reports.
• May need to serve an acting Production Superintendent in their absence under the direction of the Shift Manager and/or Plant Manager.
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) of operational policies and procedures.
• Develops and applies new skills to enhance performance.
• Mentors and coaches other Production Supervisors fostering an environment of positive continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is field preferred.
• Must be able to always maintain a high and relatable level of professionalism.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in high pressure situations.
• Must have excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to always maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong conflict resolution and customer service skills are essential.
• Bilingual in Spanish is extremely desirable.
• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office 365, and/or related software.
• Dependable transportation to and from DG Food facilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in varying environments, including cold and wet conditions.
• Capable of lifting and maneuvering up to 30 pounds.
• Visual acuity is required for close and peripheral tasks.

About DG Foods:

DG Foods is the south’s premier poultry custom processor and portioner with locations in Louisiana and Mississippi. We are committed to being a service-oriented supplier of high-quality poultry products within a workplace that is safe, healthy, and injury-free. We are dedicated to safely meeting our customers’ needs and expectations as well as continually being at the forefront of product quality, processes, and customer service.

DG Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.