RTE Multivac Supervisor 1st Shift

John Soules Foods; Valley (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick days

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401k with company match

Telemedicine

Onsite Clinic – Tyler and Valley

Free annual health screening

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

Job summary

John Soules Foods in Valley, Alabama, seeks a Process Line Supervisor to direct the MULTIVAC packaging line, oversee production, labor, quality, safety and efficiency, and drive continuous improvement. You will ensure staffing, training, and adherence to product specs, GMP and safety standards.

Applicants should have at least five years in manufacturing with leadership experience and hands-on MULTIVAC equipment knowledge; strong organizational and ERP skills are required to succeed.

Qualifications

• Five years in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience supervising/leading a production team.
• Experience with MULTIVAC packaging lines preferred.
• Knowledge of production/packaging equipment and ERP systems.
• Strong organizational, results-driven approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MULTIVAC operations, monitor equipment and line performance.
• Coordinate product changeovers and address downtime or production issues.
• Ensure proper packaging, sealing, labeling and product specs.
• Supervise and develop team members; manage daily staffing and safety culture.
• Drive safety, quality and efficiency to meet production goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Production supervision

Food safety awareness

Strong organizational skills

Results-driven

Tools

MULTIVAC packaging lines

KAC Mac

Metal Detectors

X-Ray equipment

Label Applicators

Transfer Belts

Scan Guns

Job description

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 Title: RTE Multivac Supervisor

Location: Valley, AL
Department: Production Management
Reports To: Shift Superintendent
Normal Work Schedule: 1st Shift

Job Summary

The Process Line Supervisor is responsible for directing and managing all aspects of the process line, including MULTIVAC packaging operations, while overseeing production, labor, quality, safety, and efficiency. This position plays a key role in ensuring that equipment, processes, people, and procedures are aligned with the company’s goals. The supervisor ensures daily staffing needs are met, provides leadership and training to the production team, and drives continuous improvement across the operation. A strong focus on product quality, food safety, and employee safety is required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

The candidate must have at least five years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably within the poultry or further processing industry. A proven track record of supervising or leading a production team is required. Experience working with or supervising MULTIVAC packaging lines is strongly preferred. The candidate should have knowledge of production and packaging equipment, including MULTIVAC machines, KAC Mac, Metal Detectors, X-Ray equipment, Label Applicators, Transfer Belts, and Scan Guns. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP systems such as M3, Infinity, and Insperity are necessary. The supervisor must be highly organized, results-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.

Key Responsabilities

The supervisor is responsible for ensuring production and MULTIVAC packaging lines operate safely, efficiently, and effectively to meet production goals. Responsibilities include supervising and developing team members, ensuring proper daily staffing, and promoting a safety-first culture. The supervisor will oversee MULTIVAC operations, monitor equipment and line performance, coordinate product changeovers, identify and address downtime or production issues, and ensure proper packaging, sealing, labeling, and product specifications are maintained. The role also involves monitoring product quality, minimizing waste, improving throughput and efficiency, and driving continuous improvement. The supervisor will ensure all production and MULTIVAC processes meet food safety, GMP, quality, and regulatory requirements.

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

This position requires working on the production floor in a cold environment with an average temperature of 40°F. The employee will be exposed to moderate noise levels, fast-paced operations, moving machinery, wet and dry areas, and must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. The role requires interaction with employees, contractors, and supervisors in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Physical Demands

The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, often over eight hours per shift. The employee must be able to use hands, fingers, arms, and reach as part of daily tasks. The position involves lifting and moving up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Visual requirements include the ability to see up close, at a distance, and to adjust focus. Repetitive movement, bending, twisting, and climbing may be required.

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

• Vacation
• Sick days
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• 401kwithcompanymatch
• 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.

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.