Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Grayson, KY

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads production employees and oversees the production process during the assigned shift. The role tracks yields and production performance, makes operational adjustments, and ensures production targets are achieved on time and to quality standards. The supervisor is responsible for safety and USDA health standards, employee training and coaching, clear communication of daily objectives, and efficient use of labor and equipment. The position also oversees routine equipment and facility setup and maintenance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience providing training, coaching, or mentoring to less experienced staff, or managing a process or project.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to lead problem-solving efforts for complex process issues.
Solid analytical and math abilities.
Ability to motivate, train, and coach employees while fostering a positive, respectful, team-oriented work environment.
Ability to adapt to fast-paced, dynamic environments and work in varying conditions, including heat and cold.
Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed.
Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SAP, internet tools, spreadsheets, Word, order processing, and inventory software.
Experience in food processing, leadership, or manufacturing, including knowledge of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Inspect the production floor daily, identify unsafe conditions, and take corrective action.
Lead safety audits, support ergonomic initiatives, and ensure compliance with HACCP and USDA regulations.
Enforce Food Safety and Food Quality plans and ensure products meet specifications.
Train employees on safe operating procedures, including lock-out/tag-out.
Track and analyze production yields, efficiencies, and variances.
Work with Operations Managers and Supervisors to improve workflows and equipment use, reduce downtime, and control costs.
Direct and guide hourly production employees to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
Lead monthly line meetings and walk the production floor daily.
Analyze product performance metrics and recommend improvements to efficiency, cost, and quality.
Oversee routine maintenance and setup of equipment and facilities.