Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Tar Heel, NC

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads production employees and oversees the manufacturing process during the assigned shift. The role monitors production yields and performance, makes real-time operational adjustments, and ensures production targets are met on time and to required quality standards. The supervisor is responsible for safety and USDA compliance, employee training and coaching, team communication, and the efficient use of equipment and facilities. The position also contributes to improving workflows, reducing downtime and costs, and maintaining product quality.

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 acting as a lead by training, coaching, or mentoring 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, with 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 a fast-paced, dynamic environment and work in varying conditions, including heat and cold.
Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity 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

Perform daily production-floor inspections, 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 production tasks meet 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, minimize downtime, and reduce costs.
Direct and guide hourly production employees to align 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 control, and quality.
Oversee routine equipment and facility maintenance and setup.