Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Jobot; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Fredericksburg, PA is seeking a Production Superintendent for 1st shift in poultry or raw meat processing. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 per year, reflecting a hands-on leadership role over 25–50 employees and daily production goals.

Responsibilities include supervision, staff development, safety and quality compliance, and continuous improvement within a lean manufacturing environment. Onsite day shift with opportunities to enhance throughput and product quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Experience in food production or packaging; poultry processing experience preferred.
• Experience overseeing production teams, staffing, and daily production goals.
• Working knowledge of food safety, GMP, HACCP, quality standards, and safe manufacturing practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, reading, writing, math, and analytical skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations within an assigned production or packaging department.
• Coordinate production line activities to meet orders, quality standards, and customer specifications.
• Manage staffing, line coverage, attendance, and employee assignments.
• Train, coach, and develop approximately 25–50 employees; communicate expectations and address performance concerns.
• Monitor and report production yields, efficiencies, and labor utilization.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP plans, GMP requirements, and required food safety records.
• Enforce safety practices and applicable USDA, OSHA, EEO, and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with maintenance and plant leadership to keep equipment and work areas operating safely and efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to improve material utilization, processes, and productivity through lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Lead team meetings and maintain training and operational documentation.
• Work effectively with other managers and USDA representatives.
• Stay informed about relevant poultry processing technologies and systems.
• Learn departmental operations and support additional production responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job details

Production Superintendent | 1st Shift | Poultry or Raw Meat Processing | $70K–$80K

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

A bit about us

Founded in 2005 and based in Fredericksburg, PA, we are a poultry producer committed to quality, food safety, and efficient manufacturing. Our operations include processing, deboning, tray packing, and whole-bird packaging. We are adding 2–3 day-shift Production Supervisors to lead our teams, support employee development, and improve production performance.

Why join us

• Day-Shift Opportunities: We are hiring 2–3 Production Supervisors.
• Hands-On Leadership: Lead and develop a team of approximately 25–50 employees.
• Operational Impact: Help improve production efficiency, product quality, yields, and labor utilization.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas that strengthen manufacturing processes and reduce downtime.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with production leadership, maintenance, and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervise daily operations within an assigned production or packaging department.
• Coordinate production line activities to meet orders, quality standards, and customer specifications.
• Manage staffing, line coverage, attendance, and employee assignments.
• Train, coach, and develop approximately 25–50 employees; communicate expectations and address performance concerns.
• Monitor and report production yields, efficiencies, and labor utilization.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP plans, GMP requirements, and required food safety records.
• Enforce safety practices and applicable USDA, OSHA, EEO, and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with maintenance and plant leadership to keep equipment and work areas operating safely and efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to improve material utilization, processes, and productivity through lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Lead team meetings and maintain training and operational documentation.
• Work effectively with other managers and USDA representatives.
• Stay informed about relevant poultry processing technologies and systems.
• Learn departmental operations and support additional production responsibilities as needed.

Needed

• Associate degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a production environment. The source description also allows relevant business coursework as a substitute.
• Experience in food production or packaging; poultry processing experience preferred.
• Experience overseeing production teams, staffing, employee training, and daily production goals.
• Working knowledge of food safety, GMP, HACCP, quality standards, and safe manufacturing practices.
• Proven ability to monitor production performance and support continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational, communication, reading, writing, math, and analytical skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work onsite on day shift, with flexibility as production needs require.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift and work in a cold, wet, humid poultry processing environment with exposure to animal by-products.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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