PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

JBS Foods • Lacey, WA

37d

About The Position

Responsible for supervision of all aspects of assigned production line(s). Take direction from Operations on scheduling, line preparation and production execution. This individual will be a direct supervisor for assigned production employees. Oversee the operations to provide day-to-day control of assigned department activities according to prescribed scheduled, priorities, production flow, and processing specifications to ensure production efficiencies are met hourly, evaluate all department work performance and take corrective action.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent certification
• Considerable knowledge of production processes and work requirements
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use various databases and applications independently
• Ability to comprehend the implications of process, policies and regulations, against requirements.
• Ability to manage the general services functional areas: purchasing, transportation processing, inventory management, and contracts and accountable property.
• Ability to establish a new network of professional working relationships with customers, colleagues and service provides, while further developing existing networks.
• Ability to make decisions and solve complex problems effectively and independently and identify alternative solutions
• Ability to effectively manage and lead other contactors
• Ability to interact with people who have different values, cultures and backgrounds.
• Safety Training
• Safety Quality Food (SQF) Training
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Training
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Training
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Training
• Food Defense Training

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise all aspects of assigned production line(s)
• Responsible for production quality
• Ensure all tools and supplies needed to get the job done are available
• Make sure all equipment being taken apart is being done safely and properly and that equipment is stored properly
• Make sure all production change-overs and performed properly
• Notify maintenance when maintenance is required
• Make sure all re-work is returned to the proper lines in a timely manner
• Oversee the integrity of finished product (quality, weights, labeling etc…)
• Notify Plant Manger when issues arise
• Ensure production efficiency
• Make sure that they proper lot numbers for raw materials are being used consistently
• Responsible for production related communication flow and coordination between line workers
• Supervise line employees in setting up and executing daily activities
• Ability to train new employees on assigned duties
• Manage attendance of employee and send available personnel to other departments as needed
• Verify that all personnel are in attendance on the Master Schedule
• Communicate problems about line production with QA Manager, Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager
• Transfer hours as necessary on Master Schedule
• Discipline and reward employees when appropriate
• Assist in production scheduling
• Troubleshoot line issues and communicate equipment issues with Production Maintenance Manager
• Monitor quality of finished product, quality of workmanship, case product labels, pallet quality, palletizing of product, wrapping of pallets
• Verify transfer of finished product from production floor to storage
• Responsible for sanitation of work areas
• Assures compliance with all company safety rules
• Follow and enforce safety rules, housekeeping, and proper operation of equipment
• Follow and monitor proper safety equipment usage and safety proactive
• Follow and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices and Procedures (GMP)
• Coordinate bathroom breaks and lunch periods
• Monitor the cleanliness of designated areas of the plant
• Must know job requirements for all positions on assigned production line(s)
• Complete required daily paperwork

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, Vacation, and company observed holidays.
• 401(K): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Career Development: Out company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through our Better Futures program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees