Safety-Driven Production Leader, Food Plant

Butterball; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to lead day-to-day operations on a food processing line in North Carolina. You will guide a team, enforce safety and quality standards, and drive improvements using the Butterball Operating System Solutions (BOSS).

You will partner with cross-functional teams to meet production KPIs, coach staff, manage shifts, and maintain accurate production records while upholding company values of care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP (Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points), SOP (Standard Operating Procedure), SSOP (Standard Sanitary Operational Procedure) and ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly.
• Proficient in safety best practices and standards.
• Familiarity with operations metrics, such as yields, lbs. /birds per man hours (PMH), line speeds, etc.
• Good leadership skills with the ability to coach, guide, support, and motivate a team.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact at all levels.
• Solid data review, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic math skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Good time-management, organization, and prioritization skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Experience in poultry/meat manufacturing; Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day activities of a team of entry level individual contributors. Provides guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful completion of tasks. Participates in HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling, etc. Enforces systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures team understands and follows all safety policies and procedures. Conducts routine safety and quality audits providing on-the-floor coaching as needed.
• Serves as a role model ensures team’s understanding of, and compliance, with all company policies and regulatory guidelines (including USDA, OSHA, DOL, EEOC, HACCP etc.)
• Accountable for team’s adherence to manufacturing protocols, product specifications, quality guidelines.
• Ensures effective use of labor, tools, supplies, and equipment to maximize efficiency and capacity.
• Conducts routine scanning of department to identify and solve problems (e.g. equipment operations, processes, etc.) or escalate as needed. Identifies and addresses needs for further training and development.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of production data. Responsible for identifying and resolving gaps in efficiency and quality.
• Updates daily/weekly department reports (i.e. production reports, attendance reports, preflight check list, staffing reports, training reports).
• Participates in investigations (e.g. accidents, employee complaints, etc.). Conducts initial investigation, ensures all information is gathered and properly documented, and resolves limited employee complaints.
• Participates in department / facility meetings. Provides consultation and advice drawing from day-to-day practical experience in their area of responsibility.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal & written communication

Critical thinking / problem solving

Data review / analytics

Attention to detail

Basic math

Time management / organization

Safety policies knowledge

Regulatory understanding (USDA/HACCP)

On-floor coaching / team guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Butterball is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to lead day-to-day operations on a food processing line in North Carolina. You will guide a team, enforce safety and quality standards, and drive improvements using the Butterball Operating System Solutions (BOSS).

You will partner with cross-functional teams to meet production KPIs, coach staff, manage shifts, and maintain accurate production records while upholding company values of care and continuous improvement.