Production Supervisor - Tray Pack (Evening Shift)

Butterball•Mount Olive, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor guides the day-to-day activities of a line or area in a food processing facility, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and effectively and that standards and KPIs are met. The role supports continuous improvement through Butterball Operating System Solutions (BOSS) and empowers change at the floor level. The supervisor leads entry-level team members by providing guidance, coaching, and support. The position also participates in HR activities, including hiring, performance management, goal setting, team development, and scheduling, and ensures compliance with company policies, regulatory guidelines, manufacturing protocols, product specifications, and quality requirements. The role maintains production and department records, identifies and resolves efficiency or quality gaps, and contributes practical operational advice in department and facility meetings. Work is primarily in a manufacturing plant with varying conditions, including cold, wet, and warm areas and exposure to chemicals and other site conditions. The role requires personal protective equipment in the plant; manufacturing noise may exceed 85 dBA and require hearing protection. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

At least 4 years of relevant experience, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
At least 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, and SSOP requirements, or ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly.
Proficiency in safety best practices and standards.
Familiarity with operational metrics such as yields, pounds or birds per man-hour, and line speeds.
Leadership skills, including the ability to coach, guide, support, and motivate a team.
Verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels.
Data review, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Time-management, organization, and prioritization skills, with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in poultry or meat manufacturing.
Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day activities of a team of entry-level individual contributors, providing guidance, coaching, and support.
Participate in HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team-member development, and scheduling.
Enforce company systems, policies, and procedures.
Ensure the team understands and follows safety policies and procedures; conduct routine safety and quality audits and provide on-the-floor coaching.
Promote compliance with company policies and regulatory guidelines, including USDA, OSHA, DOL, EEOC, and HACCP requirements.
Ensure adherence to manufacturing protocols, product specifications, and quality guidelines.
Use labor, tools, supplies, and equipment effectively to maximize efficiency and capacity.
Scan the department routinely to identify and solve equipment or process problems, or escalate them as needed.
Identify and address additional training and development needs.
Maintain accurate and timely production data records and resolve efficiency and quality gaps.
Update daily and weekly department reports, including production, attendance, preflight checklist, staffing, and training reports.
Participate in investigations, gather and document information, and resolve limited employee complaints.
Participate in department and facility meetings and provide advice based on practical experience in the area of responsibility.
Develop and implement plans to meet KPIs, maintain a safety culture, and support continuous improvement through BOSS.