Fabrication Supervisor (AHP)

American Foods Group, LLC•Wright City, MO

21h

About The Position

The Fabrication Supervisor directs, controls, and coordinates a team to foster a positive work environment and high morale. The role promotes safety, food safety, product quality, and constructive working relationships consistent with company values. The supervisor oversees training and team development, participates in operational planning, manages staffing and scheduling, and develops strategies to improve productivity and efficiency while maintaining product quality. The position also monitors safety and quality practices, investigates accidents as needed, and performs administrative duties related to employee performance, discipline, labor hours, and payroll accuracy. The description is not all-inclusive, and other related duties may be assigned to meet organizational needs. America’s Heartland Packing is preparing to open a 775,000-square-foot greenfield facility, with a planned harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks. The role may involve extensive travel, including extended stays at plant sites.

Requirements

Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
3–5 years of proven supervisory experience working in FAB.
Demonstrated knowledge of FAB operations, including yield, quality grades, and carcass anatomy.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, including speaking, reading, and writing.
Ability to travel extensively, potentially including extended stays at plant sites.
Good computer skills, including ability to use designated programs and Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong work ethic and professional attitude and appearance.
Ability to overcome reasonable obstacles and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Assertiveness and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to perform consistent, accurate work with minimal direction and work successfully as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, or sit; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach; talk or hear; and lift or move objects.
Close, distance, and color vision.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Post-high-school education, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree.
Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing; fluency in Spanish, Karenni, French, or Creole is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct, control, and coordinate a team while fostering high morale and constructive working relationships.
Conduct line meetings and promote succession development and professional team building.
Oversee employee training in assigned areas and conduct job-specific equipment training.
Participate in operational meetings and evaluate departmental work performance, taking corrective action as necessary.
Use Kronos reporting to identify crewing shortages and communicate tasks to employees through scheduling.
Develop and implement operational strategies to maximize productivity, efficiency, and product quality.
Troubleshoot production issues to minimize downtime.
Perform SQF checks and monitor completion of assignments in the area of responsibility.
Monitor departmental cleanliness and housekeeping and help minimize product contamination.
Monitor use of safety equipment and compliance with safety practices.
Conduct accident investigations as necessary and hold monthly safety meetings and group discussions to support compliance with applicable regulations, laws, and industry standards.
Report policy infractions and participate in appropriate disciplinary steps; issue discipline according to company procedures.
Verify Kronos labor hours to ensure department crewing and payroll reports are accurate.
Perform other related duties as needed to meet organizational needs.