Production Supervisor - Flex Pack (Evening Shift)

Butterball•Carthage, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor guides the day-to-day activities of a line or area in a food processing facility, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and effectively and that required standards are met. The role develops and implements plans to achieve key performance indicators, maintains a strong safety culture, supports continuous improvement through Butterball Operating System Solutions (BOSS), and empowers change at the floor level. The supervisor leads entry-level individual contributors by providing guidance, coaching, and support. Responsibilities include participating in human resources activities, enforcing policies and procedures, supporting compliance with company and regulatory requirements, managing production resources, maintaining records and reports, identifying and resolving production and quality issues, and contributing practical insight in department and facility meetings. Work takes place primarily in a manufacturing plant with varying conditions, including cold, wet, and warm areas, chemicals, and other site conditions. The position also occasionally involves a climate-controlled office environment and may require occasional travel. Personal protective equipment is required in the manufacturing environment; noise may exceed 85 dBA and require hearing protection. The role is deemed safety-sensitive.

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 operations metrics, such as yields, pounds or birds per man-hour (PMH), and line speeds.
Leadership skills, including the ability 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 physical demands of the role, including regularly standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and using hands and fingers to operate equipment and office devices; occasionally climbing and lifting up to about 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the vision requirements, including close and distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and adjusting focus.
Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment in the manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in poultry or meat manufacturing.
Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Supervise the 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 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.
Scan the department routinely to identify and solve problems, such as equipment or process issues, or escalate them as needed.
Identify and address further training and development needs.
Maintain accurate and timely production data 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 consultation and advice based on practical day-to-day experience.