Production Supervisor (ENG)

Dg-Foods,-LLC; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DG Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our management team at our Bastrop, LA facility. This role oversees the production line operations during a designated shift, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met.

Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus. The supervisor will train and motivate staff, learn USDA, HACCP, SSOP, and GPM policies, and collaborate with functional leaders to meet regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Must be at least 18 years old and maintain professionalism.
• Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant line production operations on the designated shift.
• Train and motivate staff to maintain operational excellence.
• Learn and apply USDA, HACCP, SSOP, and GPM policies for compliance.
• Uphold safety programs and conduct inspections to mitigate hazards.
• Monitor operations to meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement cost-saving measures and promote efficiency.
• Coordinate departmental activities to boost productivity and reduce costs.
• Provide leadership and direction to achieve company goals.
• Ensure effective customer service and adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborate with leaders to meet regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain positive employee relations and resolve conflicts.

Skills

Staff leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

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Full Time Bastrop, LA, US

Position Summary:

DG Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our management team at our Bastrop, LA facility. Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus. This role involves overseeing the production line operations during a designated shift, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. Reporting to the Production Superintendent, this individual will manage various processing functions to optimize long-term profitability.

Essential Job Functions:

• Managing and coordinating the plant line production operations on the designated shift.
• Training, and motivating staff to maintain operational excellence.
• 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.
• 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 up to 15-35 direct reports.
• Develops and applies new skills to enhance performance.
• Mentors and coaches line employees in an environment of positive continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred; however equivalent experience will be considered. High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 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.
• 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.