Supervisor--MARYLAND/HURLOCK

Amick Farms•Hurlock, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor ensures routine operation of the department or area by evaluating efficiencies, line speeds, and team-member placement and rotation. The role coordinates product quality with QA, participates in QA pre-operative inspections, works effectively with USDA representatives, and attempts to resolve issues as they arise. The Supervisor trains and certifies new and existing staff on applicable Production, USDA, HACCP, and OSHA guidelines; works with interfacing departments to ensure adequate product, service, and information; and partners with HR on team-member hiring, attendance, termination, contractual, and disciplinary matters. The role also troubleshoots mechanical issues when possible, conducts staff performance evaluations, and monitors, adjusts, and approves daily timecards in Kronos Timekeeper. The position requires knowledge of protein manufacturing processes, preferably in poultry, along with relevant plant procedures, regulations, and company and union policies. The Supervisor must be able to manage and communicate with large groups, interpret production data and reports, multitask, and respond sensibly to volatile situations. The work environment includes increased machinery noise, varying temperatures, and damp or wet conditions. The role requires good personal hygiene, adherence to health codes and standards, prolonged standing, and sustained attention to product quality and team-member safety.

Requirements

Knowledge of protein manufacturing processes, preferably in the poultry industry.
Knowledge of standard operating procedures, USDA guidelines governing line processes, HACCP, SSOPs, company policies, the Team Member Reference Guide, and the union contract.
Ability to acquire knowledge of the machinery and processes used in the plant department.
Ability to multitask effectively.
Ability to collect data and prepare and interpret production reports.
Ability to communicate with and manage large groups of team members.
Ability to respond quickly and sensibly to volatile situations or people and take corrective actions.
Working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets.
Strong communication skills.
High school education or equivalent.
Good personal hygiene and adherence to local, state, and federal health codes and standards.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to maintain constant focus and concentration to ensure product quality and team-member safety.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills in English, Spanish, or Creole.
Experience or knowledge in the poultry industry.

Responsibilities

Evaluate departmental efficiencies, line speeds, and team-member placement and rotation to ensure routine operations.
Work effectively with USDA and attempt to resolve issues as they arise.
Coordinate product quality with QA and participate in QA pre-operative inspections.
Train and certify new and existing staff, as appropriate, on Production, USDA, HACCP, and OSHA guidelines.
Work with interfacing departments to ensure adequate product, service, and information are provided.
Work with HR to address team-member hiring, attendance, employment termination, contractual, and disciplinary issues.
Troubleshoot mechanical issues when possible.
Conduct staff performance evaluations.
Monitor, adjust, and approve timecards daily in Kronos Timekeeper.
Perform related duties as required.
Follow written and verbal instructions and perform duties consistently throughout the entire shift.
Maintain attention to detail and communicate effectively.