PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR- HARVEST 2ND SHIFT

Pilgrim; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS in Ottumwa, IA seeks a Production Supervisor for the Harvest 2nd Shift to lead daily operations, drive production goals, and ensure food safety and policy compliance across the team.

You will supervise 25–50 hourly employees, coordinate with the Union and USDA, maintain safety and quality standards, and report to plant management. Long hours, weekend work, and strong attendance are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, written and verbal.
• Bilingual skills are helpful.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Computer knowledge required.
• Good organizational skills.
• Willing to work 50+ hours.
• Good attendance record (internal candidates: <3 points).

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed production goals set forth by plant management.
• Monitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production employees.
• Ensure policy compliance with all production employees.
• Responsible for meeting volume goals, reducing claims, maximizing yields, reducing cost, employee retention and maintain good working relationships with the Union, USDA (meat), and maintenance employees.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, and all human resources and safety policies.

Job description

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR- HARVEST 2ND SHIFT

• Meet and exceed production goals set forth by plant management
• Monitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production employees
• Ensure policy compliance with all production employees
• Responsible for meeting volume goals, reducing claims, maximizing yields, reducing cost, employee retention and maintain good working relationships with the Union, USDA (meat), and maintenance employees
• Ensure compliance with food safety, and all human resources and safety policies

Working Conditions:

• Production and maintenance settings
• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives
• Slippery floors, Hot temperatures, and loud ambient noise

Education:

• High School degree or equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field preferred

Experience: 1-2 years proven supervisory experience in the Beef or Pork Industry Preferred

Special Skills :

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally in English
• Bilingual skills helpful
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Computer knowledge required
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work 50+ hours
• Good attendance and safety records
• Good attendance record (Less than 3 points, for internal candidates)

R elationships :

Internal: Employees on the production line and plant management

External: USDA and Union

Supervision of Personnel: Hourly direct reports (25-50), production employees

Comments:

The schedule for this position is typically Mon - Fri. Weekend work required as scheduled. During Fall Season, Sat urdays are typically scheduled.

Position is not eligible for sponsorship of external candidates.

Applications without a resume will be disqualified.

JB S offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

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