Production Supervisor

Smithfield Foods•St Charles, IL

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads production employees and oversees the manufacturing process to achieve production targets while maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality. The role monitors yields and production performance, makes operational adjustments, and supports efficient use of equipment and facilities. It also involves training, coaching, and motivating employees; communicating objectives and results; and coordinating routine equipment and facility setup and maintenance. The supervisor works with Operations Managers and other Supervisors to improve workflows, limit downtime, and control costs. The position may require work in varying plant conditions, long hours, and weekends when needed, and travel up to 5% of the time. The expected annual pay range is $55,000–$82,500. A relocation package is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience acting as a lead by training, coaching, or mentoring less experienced staff, or by 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, and team-oriented work environment.
Adaptability to fast-paced, dynamic environments and varying conditions, including heat and cold.
Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed.
Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP, internet tools, spreadsheets, Word, order processing, and inventory software.
Experience in food processing, leadership, and manufacturing.
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 and ergonomic initiatives and ensure compliance with HACCP and USDA regulations.
Enforce Food Safety and Food Quality plans and ensure work meets product 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 toward safety, quality, and production goals.
Lead monthly line meetings and walk the production floor daily.
Analyze product performance metrics, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend changes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain quality.
Oversee routine maintenance and setup of equipment and facilities.