Production Supervisor- Tray Pack Nights

Foster Farms; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in California seeks a supervisor to oversee packaging line employees and drive daily production goals, ensuring products meet internal specs and USDA standards. The role requires strong communication, interpersonal skills, and math-savvy analysis, plus the ability to adjust production to changing product mix and to train and discipline staff as needed.

You will work in a safety-conscious environment and participate in quality control and HR trainings, contributing to a high-quality

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Business Management or equivalent experience (agriculture preferred).
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Solid mathematical background for quality, productivity, timecards, reports.
• Ability to evaluate employees fairly and apply HR concepts.
• Flex production to meet hourly changing product mix demands.
• Ability to submit and pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise packaging line employees to achieve daily production goals.
• Oversee packaging of poultry products from whole body to skinless, boneless while meeting internal and USDA criteria.
• Train and monitor hourly employees; apply disciplinary action as required.
• Maintain a safe work environment and conduct safety training as needed.
• Provide timely feedback on productivity, quality, safety, downtime and regulatory issues.
• Manage line to achieve company yield objectives.
• Support quality and food safety to meet company standards and USDA requirements.
• Attend training including Quality Control and HR topics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical analysis

Human resources skills

Production scheduling

Disciplinary action

Regulatory compliance

Education

B.S./B.A. in Business Management

Job description

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

About Foster Farms

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.

Essential Functions

• 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 employees hourly, 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.

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 mission and vision 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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