Production Supervisor

Standard Meat•Ponder, TX

About The Position

The Production Supervisor manages, trains, develops, and supports the performance, retention, and engagement of hourly staff. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, this role leads production teams in meeting operational objectives related to product quality, yield, production efficiency, costs, customer service, and food and workplace safety. The supervisor works collaboratively to improve production flow, yields, efficiencies, and quality while communicating operational strategies and supporting the needs of customers, other departments, and coworkers. The role includes coordinating production schedules with the Production Manager, monitoring team execution and operational results, and promoting a safe, respectful, and team-oriented workplace. The supervisor must be flexible to work overtime, including weekends, and scheduled working times may change based on business demands or training.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least two years of experience in a food industry environment.
At least two years of supervisory or leadership experience in a meat processing environment.
Demonstrated leadership, people development, team-building, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to train and motivate personnel to achieve efficient production results.
Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of and experience with food industry equipment.
Knowledge of food manufacturing processes, procedures, and specifications.
Knowledge of basic mathematics.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interact successfully with diverse personalities at all levels in a multicultural environment.
Experience with manufacturing-based technology, processes, and principles.
Working knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, OSHA, and other quality and safety programs in food processing environments.
Good attendance and punctuality.
Ability to work in an environment with wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.
FDA/USDA experience.

Responsibilities

Lead production flow and finished-product manufacturing.
Manage, train, develop, and engage hourly team members; ensure required training in production, product quality, equipment operation, and safety is completed.
Lead the team in achieving operational objectives for product quality, yield, production efficiency, costs, customer service, and food and workplace safety.
Work continuously with the team to improve yields, efficiencies, product quality, and production quality.
Communicate and engage team members on key operational strategies; monitor, audit, and follow up on their execution.
Facilitate achievement of operational targets and budgets, including product yields, labor usage, related costs, productivity, and service objectives; report results daily.
Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Safe Quality Food (SQF), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), and applicable safety programs and practices.
Recommend and support lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, cost savings, and process improvements; track efforts daily and weekly and implement actions that improve process flow.
Initiate employee discipline and corrective actions as needed, working with Human Resources and management to support fair and consistent policy application and legal compliance; assist with employee relations and workplace investigations.
Promote positive employee relations, recognition, fair treatment, and respect; respond to employee concerns and requests in a timely and caring manner and value employees’ ideas and perspectives.
Review daily department timekeeping records and verify weekly time records; monitor attendance and absenteeism and hold employees accountable under company policies and practices.
Work with the Production Manager to establish weekly production schedules and communicate schedule changes and employee issues or concerns.
Promote a team atmosphere and a healthy, safe work environment through ongoing communication and direction.
Work with the management team to develop annual, quarterly, and monthly objectives supporting strategic and tactical plans.
Perform other assigned duties and projects.
Be punctual and flexible to work overtime, including weekends; scheduled times may change due to business demands or training.