PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 1ST SHIFT

JBS USA; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Life insurance

401 K plan

Job summary

Swift Prepared Foods in Elkhart, Indiana is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee shift operations in a plant environment. You will guide production staff, ensure safety, productivity, and timely yields while maintaining records and coordinating with cross‑functional teams.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and lean manufacturing knowledge, with prior experience in food production or meat processing preferred. Some travel and a collaborative, proactive mindset are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in a food manufacturing plant or similar; meat experience preferred.
• College diploma or university degree, or equivalent combination of related experience and education.
• Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of production jobs.
• Strong interpersonal relations and ability to handle conflict.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate and direct personnel on shift in operations per sound principles and policies.
• Promote safety, efficiency and productivity; ensure proper training of employees.
• Anticipate delays and take actions to meet production schedules.
• Apply employee relations and union contract policies in dealings with staff.
• Ensure machinery and facilities are maintained and sanitized for production.
• Maintain production records (payroll, yields).
• Collaborate with other supervisors and management to promote efficiency and teamwork.
• Attend meetings as scheduled; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Conflict management

Education

College diploma or university degree

Equivalent experience + education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Elkhart, Indiana (Based)

About JBS Prepared Foods: JBS Prepared Foods is an arm of JBS, the world’s leading provider of beef, chicken and pork, with a vision to become a leader in protein‑centric prepared foods. The company offers high‑quality, great‑tasting sliced meat, beacon, ham, and ribs. This role is a unique opportunity within a start‑up environment backed by a global CPG powerhouse, ideal for someone seeking an entrepreneurial challenge.

Our Mission

To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services for our customers, fostering trust with our suppliers, and achieving profitability for our shareholders, while providing a better future for all of our team members.

Scope of Position

This position supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in all phases of a plant operation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate and direct personnel on shift in performing operations according to sound operating principles and company policies and procedures.
• Stimulate maximum safety, efficiency and productivity of production workers; ensure proper training of employees.
• Anticipate and determine causes of delays in shift operations and take appropriate actions to meet production schedules.
• Apply company employee relations and union contract policies in all dealings with employees.
• Monitor and confirm that machinery, equipment and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized for efficient production.
• Arrange for appropriate production records to be prepared and maintained (i.e., payroll, yields).
• Work closely with other production supervisors and management to promote efficiency and teamwork in each department and throughout the plant facility.
• Attend meetings as scheduled or called.
• Perform various other duties as needed or as assigned.

Capabilities / Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of production jobs.
• Supervisory skills; good interpersonal relations; ability to handle conflict.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with leadership skills.
• Experience leading groups of operating employees, including setting team and individual objectives, managing performance, and building a team approach to problem solving.

Skills / Proficiencies

• Outstanding communication skills to lead, engage, and motivate individuals and/or teams.
• Thorough understanding of lean manufacturing principles and leadership applications within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with personal computer software: word processing, spreadsheet, and other required applications.
• Detail‑oriented and strong analytical skills.
• Highly organized.
• Spanish/English bilingual desired but not required.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years in a food manufacturing plant or similar; meat experience preferred.
• College diploma or university degree; or an equivalent combination of related experience and education.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Oversee a team of production employees.

Education

College degree preferred (not required).

Travel

Less than 10%.

Benefits

We offer a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Swift Prepared Foods is an equal‑opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.