Production Supervisor-RTE (Evening Shift)

Butterball•Raeford, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Guides the day-to-day activities for a line or area in a food processing facility, ensuring standards are met safely, efficiently, and effectively. Develops and implements plans to meet key performance indicators, maintain a safety culture, and drive continuous improvement through Butterball Operating System Solutions (BOSS). Supports and empowers change at the floor level. Supervises and develops a team of entry-level individual contributors, providing guidance, coaching, and support. Participates in human resources activities, including hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, and scheduling. Enforces systems, policies, and procedures; ensures compliance with safety, quality, manufacturing, company, and regulatory requirements; and oversees effective use of labor, tools, supplies, and equipment. The role maintains production and department records and reports, identifies and resolves efficiency and quality gaps, scans the department for operational problems, and participates in investigations and facility or department meetings. Work takes place primarily in a manufacturing plant with varied conditions and occasionally in a climate-controlled office. The employee must wear personal protective equipment in the manufacturing environment. Occasional travel may be required. This is a safety-sensitive position.

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 (PMH), and line speeds.
Leadership skills to coach, guide, support, and motivate a team.
Verbal and written communication skills 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.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including occasionally climbing and lifting up to about 50 pounds, and required vision capabilities.
Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment in manufacturing environments.

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 human resources activities, including 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.
Model and ensure 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.
Routinely scan the department to identify and address problems with equipment operations or processes, escalating issues as needed.
Identify and address further training and development needs.
Maintain accurate and timely production data records and identify and resolve efficiency and quality gaps.
Update daily and weekly department reports, including production, attendance, preflight checklist, staffing, and training reports.
Participate in investigations, conduct initial investigations, gather and document information, and resolve limited employee complaints.
Participate in department and facility meetings and provide practical consultation and advice based on area experience.
Develop and implement plans to meet KPIs, maintain a safety culture, and support continuous improvement using BOSS.
Support and empower change at the floor level.