Slaughter Production Supervisor

National Beef Packing Company, LLC.; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Premium in Tama, Iowa, is seeking a qualified Slaughter Production Supervisor to lead all production activities, uphold safety, quality, and efficiency, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced meat processing environment.

The role emphasizes staff leadership, coordination with multiple teams, adherence to GMP, HACCP, and sanitation standards, and the ability to make timely decisions to meet production schedules. On-site role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Experience in packaging/food products industry preferred.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production schedules.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production activities ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and cost goals.
• Lead and guide team members to improve effectiveness and relationships.
• Promote plant safety, environmental programs, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure adherence to Quality, Sanitation, GMPP, and HACCP standards.
• Staff management to meet labor standards and schedules.
• Coordinate training and assign responsibilities to meet production plans.
• Handle disciplinary actions per plant policies.
• Investigate delays and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain communication with management on production status and issues.
• Coordinate storage and rework of quality hold products.
• Foster teamwork and line-driven accountability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing supervision

Safety compliance

Data analysis

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Overview

Find your future at Iowa Premium!

Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is looking for qualified professionals to join our family as a Slaughter Production Supervisor. With competitive pay and benefits, safe and stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, Iowa Premium could become your next career move!

Responsibilities

Slaughter Production Supervisor responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervising all production activities in accordance with plant policies, programs, and standards concerning safety, quality, productivity, and cost
• Providing continual leadership and guidance to team members for the purpose of increasing their effectiveness and establishing good working relationships
• Actively promoting plant safety and environmental programs and procedures that are in compliance with plant and regulatory requirements
• Actively promoting adherence to plant Quality, Sanitation, GMPP, and HACCP standards to achieve a finished product within quality control specifications
• Managing staffing levels to current labor standards requirements
• Assigning responsibilities to team members as required to meet planned production schedules
• Coordinating the proper training of team members with the assigned department
• Applying disciplinary actions in accordance with plant policies and procedures
• Investigating production delays and taking corrective action as necessary
• Keeping management informed of the status of production and promptly notifying management of issues impacting production
• Coordinating the storage and rework of quality control hold products with appropriate plant personnel
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• Promoting an environment conducive to teams, teamwork, and line-driven accountability
• Other duties as assigned

This is an on-site position. This is a safety sensitive position.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates for the Slaughter Production Supervisor position should possess the following:

• High School Diploma or Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing supervisory experience
• Professional experience within packaging/food products industry is preferred
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies is preferred
• Experience working with a diverse group of people
• Ability to maintain high expectations for self and others, demonstrating a dedication to achievement of results
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to analyze data and information, and to make effective and timely decisions
• Ability to use innovative approaches to resolve complex problems
• Ability to work under pressure and to react to situations with a strong sense of urgency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization
• Solid problem solving, project management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, reliable, and resourceful
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
• Strong safety and performance record

Qualified candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete the background check.

Company Overview

Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company, is dedicated to being the premier supplier of premium family farm-raised corn-fed Black Angus beef. Our employees are key to our success. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production and packaging facility in Southeast Iowa. We strive to be a preferred employer in Tama County, whether it's measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the community.Come join our family!

National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, or status as a disabled individual.