Operations Supervisor Days

Shearer's Foods • Burlington, IA

10d

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor for the wirecuts position leads employees in the department and is accountable for achieving safety, quality, customer service, productivity, throughput, cost, and continuous improvement objectives through individual and team contributions. The role provides clear direction, leadership, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, coaching, and on-the-job assignments as the organization transitions to a Continuous Improvement and Lean environment.

Requirements

• A four-year degree in a related business or technical field, such as food science, operations management, or engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Two to five years of experience in a production management or supervision role.
• Strong leadership capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a production management or supervision role in the food processing industry.

Responsibilities

• Direct employees and plant-floor activities to achieve a consistent, high-quality product.
• Enforce safety and sanitation rules and principles to support a safe workplace.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Company regulatory requirements.
• Maintain positive employee relations, including participating in evaluation and training of hourly personnel.
• Track employees’ work performance and attendance, ensure performance metrics are met, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Use metrics and data to evaluate and improve work processes, and maintain line-related system and regulatory documentation.
• Collaborate with other supervisors and cross-functional teams to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Plan and establish work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager