RAW DSI/Sizing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

John Soules Foods; Valley (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick days

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401k with company match

Telemedicine

Onsite Clinic – Valley

Job summary

John Soules Foods seeks a DSI Supervisor for its Valley, Alabama facility. This role directs sizing operations, manages daily production, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement to meet targets on the 2nd shift.

You will lead a team, enforce GMPs, and collaborate with maintenance and QA to ensure efficient, compliant production in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Willingness to train others and follow safety goals.
• Flexibility to work weekends/overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Directs sizing operations to ensure safe, efficient production.
• Manages staffing, attendance, and labor allocation to meet demand.
• Monitors performance, downtime, yields; takes corrective action as needed.
• Enforces GMPs, safety, and quality standards; maintains production records.

Skills

Leadership

Team communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: DSI Supervisor

Department: Production

Reports To: RAW Superintendent

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Shift: 2nd Shift

Overview of Company

John Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion. The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas

Job Summary

The DSI (Sizing) Production Supervisor is responsible for directing, coordinating, and overseeing all Sizing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This position manages daily production activities with a strong focus on efficiency, labor utilization, food safety, employee safety, product quality, and continuous improvement while meeting company goals and production targets.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations, availability to work in a team-oriented environment, willingness to assist and train others, demonstrate safe behavior and support department/plant safety goals, ability to work overtime as needed, including weekends. Ability to follow the superintendent's instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in a food processing, production or packing environment (2-5 Years experience in a lead or supervisory position), Familiar with Safety and Food Safety protocols, ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.

Required Skills / Abilities

Strong leadership and supervisory skills. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with employees and management. Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft applications. Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required by production.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure all processes, people, and procedures align with company goals, policies, and performance expectations. Maintain a strong focus on employee safety and product/food safety at all times, ensuring compliance with all safety, USDA, and quality standards. Ensure proper staffing levels daily to meet production demands, including managing attendance, coverage, and labor allocation. Lead, train, and develop team members to achieve production, quality, and efficiency goals. Monitor production performance, efficiency, yields, and downtime, taking corrective action as needed. Promote and support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction. Ensure proper operation and monitoring of equipment including Combo Dumpers, DSI Water Portioning, Mega Jets Water Portioning, Slitters, Bone X-Ray systems, Sorters (piece weight classifiers), scales, conveyor belts, and scan guns. Communicate effectively with management, quality, maintenance, and other departments to resolve production issues. Enforce company policies, GMPs, and disciplinary standards consistently. Maintain accurate production records and reports using company systems. Assist with audits, inspections, and corrective actions as required.

NOTE: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs; these duties are considered marginal.

Work Environment

The Team Leader works in a fast-paced, industrial production environment with temperatures between 40°F – 45°F. This role involves continuous interaction with both workers and supervisory staff. Requires attention to safety and consists of working near moving mechanical parts and on production lines. The candidate will be exposed to moderate noise levels. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is always required while handling products or materials to follow the company's safety policies.

Physical Demands

Employees must be able to stand, walk for longer periods (8+ Hours a Day); use their hands for tasks; reach with their arms; and communicate verbally. Ability to lift up to 50lbs, along with close, distance, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following:

• Vacation
• Sick days
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• 401k with company match
• Telemedicine
• Onsite Clinic – Tyler and Valley
• Free annual health screening
• STD and LTD
• Life insurance

John Soules Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Applicants with disabilities needing accommodation during the application process can contact Human Resources at the relevant location.

John Soules Foods will not discriminate against applicants who discuss their compensation. We also participate in the E-Verify program where required by law.

Unsolicited Assistance:

Soules Foods does not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for U.S. positions. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a valid written request and search agreement from HR will be considered the property of Soules Foods. No fees will be paid for candidates hired through unsolicited referrals.