Production Supervisor -Tray Pack

Butterball • Carthage, MO

114d

About The Position

Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices. We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company's measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success. The Production Supervisor-Tray Pack - Evening Shift guides the day-to-day activities for a line or area in a food processing facility ensuring standards are met in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. Develops and implements plans to ensure KPIs are met, including maintaining safety culture and ensuring continuous improvement through the utilization of Butterball Operating System Solutions (BOSS). Supports and empowers change at the floor level.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
• 1+ year of leadership experience or the knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in the role.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP, SOP, SSOP and requirements; or 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 (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 ensuring 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.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employment.
• Commitment to fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Animal Production and Aquaculture
• Education Level: High school or GED