Production Supervisor (Nights)

Foster Farms; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Fresno, CA is seeking a results-driven supervisor to lead a production department in a fast-paced food processing environment. You will guide team development, monitor performance metrics, and implement safety and quality standards to meet department goals.

The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to train staff, and a solid mathematical background for reporting and yield calculations. Join a team focused on safe, high-quality production.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with team leadership experience.
• Solid math skills for yield, productivity, and reporting.
• Ability to evaluate and coach forepersons and staff.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for development and training of team members.
• Monitor standards and indexes to control area of responsibility.
• Provide timely feedback to supervisor on productivity, downtime, and safety.
• Ensure preventive maintenance and safety orientation across equipment.
• Lead safety meetings and test new techniques as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical background

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management

Job description

Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for his/her respective department and for meeting department goals, and standards on quality, yield, productivity, cost and safety.
• Directly responsible for the development and training of team members, working within the guidelines of the Handbook and company policies.
• Directly responsible for monitoring standards and indexes needed to control area of responsibility.
• Responsible for quick and timely feedback to superintendent on all exceptions in regards to productivity, downtime, quality, yield, cost, and safety.
• Responsible for making sure all preventive maintenance is done on all equipment in area of control and interfacing with immediate supervisor on all suggested changes that would make the job better, more profitable, and safer.
• Directly responsible for giving safety orientations and holding safety/general meetings as required.
• Responsible for the testing and developing techniques and processes on equipment as directed by his/her superintendent.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in or business management or equivalent work experience (five to ten years) in the food processing industry.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing and must have strong interpersonal skills
• Good mathematical background to be able to perform calculations on yield, productivity, time cards, reports, etc.
• Able to evaluate forepersons fairly and objectively; strong human resource skills
• Growth potential to assume more responsibility
• Able to stand for prolong periods of time on a concrete/metal grate floor.

Success Measures

• B.S. or B.A. in business management or equivalent work experience (five to ten years) in the food processing industry.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing and must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Good mathematical background to be able to perform calculations on yield, productivity, time cards, reports, etc.
• Able to evaluate team members fairly and objectively; strong human resource skills.
• Growth potential to assume more responsibility.
• Able to stand for prolong periods of time on a concrete/metal grate floor.
• Ability to interface on a daily basis with all support groups or departments

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.

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