Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Bachoco USA•Heavener, OK

About The Position

The Production Supervisor reports to the Superintendent and is responsible for ensuring production on the assigned line runs efficiently and safely and produces first-quality product that meets customer needs and specifications. This is a safety-sensitive position and directly supervises up to 50 hourly employees. The supervisor oversees shift performance, safety, yields, staffing, time and attendance, training, and corrective actions. The role works with other departments to meet customer specifications and USDA requirements, completes daily shift reporting including employee time edits, and helps prepare the shift for customer and BRC audits. The supervisor also participates in interviews and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5 PM to 3 AM, with Saturdays as needed. The role involves working in a production environment with regular exposure to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and usually loud noise.

Requirements

Relevant supervisory or lead experience in poultry processing operations such as portioning, debone, or evisceration is preferred.
Demonstrated critical-thinking skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to build relationships and influence others to get results.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of payroll systems, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise a team of hourly employees on the assigned shift.
Oversee safety, performance, yields, staffing, time and attendance, training, and corrective actions for the assigned shift.
Follow and enforce company policies and procedures, Food Safety Guidelines, and GMP procedures.
Coordinate with other departments on the shift to ensure customer specifications and USDA requirements are met.
Complete daily shift reporting, including employee time edits.
Maximize yields and throughput while maintaining quality standards.
Participate in interviews for open positions.
Ensure safety and job-specific training is conducted on the assigned shift.
Ensure the assigned shift is prepared for customer and BRC audits.
Train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints; and resolve problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.