Production Supervisor- 1st shift Thigh Debone

Farmer Focus•Harrisonburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor is responsible for all activities involved in production line operations, ensuring a safe, well-organized, efficient operation with minimal downtime. This role supports Farmer Focus by strictly adhering to company standards and procedures, customer specifications, quality standards, GMP requirements, and the department HACCP Plan. The Supervisor assigns, trains, mentors, and monitors team members in accordance with company policies and government regulations while helping drive continuous improvement, strong production performance, and a positive team culture.

Requirements

Two years of proven supervisory experience in process optimization, operations, business management, production, or a related environment.
Ability to recognize and respond to changes appropriately.
Demonstrated positive attitude and uncompromising regard for quality.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of team members.
Demonstrated ability to work well with and guide others effectively.
Ability to positively influence the attitude and performance of others.
Ability to lead, train, coach, motivate, and monitor team members in a production environment.
Ability to manage staffing, line coverage, attendance, documentation, and daily production needs.
Ability to support food safety, quality, safety, GMP, and HACCP requirements.
Ability to maintain production standards related to yields, efficiencies, labor utilization, and customer specifications.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities and production needs may change quickly.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food manufacturing.
Experience in poultry processing, food processing, manufacturing, production, or operations.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
Experience supervising approximately 40 or more team members.
Experience working with USDA representatives or supporting regulatory expectations in a production environment.
Experience with lean manufacturing, total quality management, process optimization, or continuous improvement.
Experience with HACCP, GMPs, quality standards, customer specifications, and production documentation.
Commitment to being a champion for safety, quality, and GMP standards.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily production line operations to support safe, efficient, and well-organized production.
Coordinate line work to meet production orders in collaboration with team members, leads, and other departments.
Maintain quality standards for products and ensure customer specifications are met.
Maintain department performance within established standards for efficient use of human resources, equipment, and materials.
Maintain and report production-related information regarding yields, efficiencies, labor utilization, and other key performance measures to the Superintendent.
Seek new opportunities for continuous improvement in materials, processes, lean manufacturing, and total quality management.
Ensure production processes and products adhere to GMP standards, customer specifications, and the company’s HACCP Plan.
Ensure HACCP recordkeeping and related documentation are completed and maintained accurately.
Ensure equipment and work areas are appropriately maintained and operating continuously and efficiently by working with maintenance staff, outside vendors, the Maintenance Manager, and the Plant Manager as needed.
Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with other management personnel and USDA representatives.
Establish norms and standards for department performance.
Stay current with developments in management practices, process optimization, and operational improvement.
Mentor and motivate approximately 40 team members by providing training and development to support performance and personal growth.
Communicate performance standards to team members.
Recognize and reward individual and team accomplishments.
Counsel and address performance concerns appropriately and in a timely manner.
Communicate standards and ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, GMPs, and HACCP procedures.
Train team members on safety regulations and practices and enforce safety expectations.
Manage staffing, line coverage, and attendance.
Facilitate team meetings, including team member training.
Ensure appropriate documentation is completed, maintained, and filed as required.
Promote a positive work environment that supports safety, quality, productivity, accountability, and team engagement.
Perform other duties as assigned.