Production Supervisor - (Nights)

Foster Farms; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 82,285; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking a Packaging Line Supervisor in California to lead the daily packaging operations of poultry products, from whole body to skinless, boneless cuts, while ensuring USDA compliance and product quality.

The role requires a BS/BA in Business Management or equivalent, with strong communication, interpersonal, and math skills, and the ability to train hourly staff, manage yields, and adapt to changing production needs. Candidates must pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Must possess a B.S. or B.A. degree in Business Management or equivalent work experience.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must have strong mathematical background to perform calculations on quality, productivity, timecards, reports, etc.
• Must be able to evaluate employees fairly and objectively; must possess strong human resources skills.
• Must have the ability to flex production to meet hourly changing product mix demands.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise packaging line employees to achieve daily production goals.
• Train and monitor hourly employees, taking appropriate disciplinary action as required.
• Ensure a safe work environment and take appropriate corrective action as needed, conducting safety training.
• Provide timely feedback to employees regarding problems with productivity, quality, safety, down time and regulatory issues.
• Manage line to achieve company yield objectives.
• Help maintain and improve quality and food safety, to ensure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
• Attend training as required, including Quality Control, Human Resources, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical ability

HR/People management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's in Business Management

Job description

Pay Range: $70,304 to $82,285 per year.

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

• Responsible for supervising packaging line employees to achieve daily production goals.
• Supervise the packaging of poultry products varying from whole body to skinless, boneless meat while meeting finished product internal and USDA criteria.
• Train and monitor hourly employees, taking appropriate disciplinary action as required.
• Ensure a safe work environment and take appropriate corrective action as needed, conducting safety training.
• Provide timely feedback to employees regarding problems with productivity, quality, safety, down time and regulatory issues.
• Manage his/her line to achieve company yield objectives.
• Help maintain and improve quality and food safety, to ensure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
• Attend training as required, including Quality Control, Human Resources, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess a B.S. or B.A. degree in Business Management or equivalent work experience (preferably in the agricultural industry).
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must have strong mathematical background to be able to perform calculations on quality, productivity, timecards, reports, etc.
• Must be able to evaluate employees fairly and objectively; must possess strong human resources skills.
• Must have the ability to flex production to meet hourly changing product mix demands.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check.

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