WPL Supervisor

JBS Foods • Sanford, NC

4h

About The Position

The WPL Production Supervisor provides departmental direction and support through coaching, motivation, and supervisory techniques to help teams meet specified performance levels. The supervisor continually seeks process improvements by analyzing production methods and data and applying processing controls. The role coordinates people and processes to achieve departmental results and support Pilgrim’s mission.

The WPL Production Supervisor oversees safety, quality, training, retention, sanitation, budget, and productivity for supervised team members. The position also supports a safe and secure environment; new team members are subject to post-offer drug, alcohol, and background checks, and must complete employment eligibility verification by the end of their third day of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of processing operations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze and respond to production issues involving production processes.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, coach, and motivate team members to achieve quality and productivity goals.
• Plan and schedule manpower, materials, product, and machines to use departmental resources effectively and efficiently and meet Pilgrim’s standards.
• Administer company policies and procedures fairly and equitably to maintain safety, quality, and personnel satisfaction standards.
• Manage team member performance and provide positive or corrective feedback.
• Promote department and company goodwill through proactive communication and team member involvement.
• Work with other departments to investigate quality improvement, cost reduction, method improvement, yield control, and equipment maintenance opportunities, and provide suggestions.
• Develop and implement departmental goals, objectives, and budgets; maintain records to track, monitor, and explain variances.
• Observe and enforce company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Communicate and work cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
• Participate in process improvement and problem solving using continuous improvement and rational-thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma.
• Recognize and act on incidents and safety risks; practice and enforce safe work habits throughout the organization.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Eligibility to participate in the Company’s tri-annual discretionary bonus plan, subject to its standard terms and conditions.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career-growth programs.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager