Production Supervisor

Wolverine Packing Co•Detroit, MI

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising daily operations in a USDA‑regulated meat processing facility. This role ensures production lines run safely, efficiently, and in compliance with federal, state, and company requirements. The supervisor leads a team of production employees, supports continuous improvement, and ensures all activities meet food safety, quality, and humane handling standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–7 years of experience in meat processing or protein manufacturing.
1–3 years of supervisory experience.
Strong understanding of HACCP, SSOP, USDA regulations, and meat industry GMPs.
Experience working in cold‑environment production (28–40°F typical).
Strong communication, leadership, and troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Business, Operations, or related field.
Experience with ERP/production software (e.g., SAP, Ignition, Plex, Redzone).
Training or certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement.
Bilingual English/Spanish or English/other language skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise meat processing operations—including cutting, grinding, blending, packaging, and storage—to achieve daily production targets.
Ensure accuracy of yields, weights, portion sizes, and product specifications.
Monitor line speed, equipment performance, and labor utilization to reduce downtime and maximize throughput.
Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment issues and plan preventive work.
Enforce compliance with USDA FSIS regulations, HACCP plans, SSOPs, GMPs, and company food safety programs.
Support pre‑op and post‑op inspections, USDA shifts, and internal audits.
Conduct regular verification checks on critical control points (CCPs) and intervene promptly on deviations.
Maintain documentation required for USDA review and plant traceability.
Ensure adherence to product formulas, temperatures, labeling requirements, and allergen controls.
Collaborate with QC Department to investigate non‑conformances, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
Monitor standards, contamination prevention, and overall sanitary conditions.
Lead, train, and coach a team of production employees in meat‑processing work practices, safety, and quality expectations.
Conduct performance evaluations, address personnel issues, and support hiring decisions.
Promote cross‑training to build a flexible, capable workforce.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety programs.
Enforce safe work practices with knives, grinders, conveyors, and lifting requirements.
Support humane handling procedures and ensure all team members follow approved GMP regulations.
Analyze production data (yields, labor efficiency, waste, downtime) and recommend improvements.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Implement process changes that increase productivity while maintaining product safety and quality.
Complete shift reports, downtime logs, yield tracking, and inventory records accurately.
Maintain daily documentation required for USDA compliance and audits.
Communicate effectively during shift handovers and production meetings.