POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:Production Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:Loin Bone 1st

LOCATION:Ottumwa

SALARY CLASS:Exempt

Principle Responsibilities:

 • Meet and exceed production goals set forth by plant management

• Supervise production employees

• Monitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production employees

• Ensure policy compliance with all production employees

• Perform various duties as assigned

• Responsible for meeting volume goals, reducing claims, maximizing yields, reducing cost, employee retention and maintain good working relationships with the Union, USDA (meat), and maintenance employees

• Ensure compliance with food safety, and all human resources and safety policies   

Working Conditions: 

 • Production and maintenance settings

• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives

• Slippery floors, cold temperatures, and loud ambient noise

Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of production jobs.
• Supervisory skills; good interpersonal relations; ability to handle conflict.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak multiple languages beneficial

Education:  

•          High School degree or equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience  

•          Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field preferred 

Experience:  1-2 years proven supervisory experience in the Beef or Pork industry preferred

Special Skills:

•          Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally in English

•          Bilingual skills helpful

•          Excellent conflict resolution skills

•          Computer knowledge required

•          Good organizational skills

•          Ability to work 50+ hours

•          Good attendance and safety records   

Relationships:

Internal: Employees on the production line and plant management  

External: USDA and Union  

Supervision of Personnel: 

 Hourly direct reports (25-50), production employees 

Comments:  The hours and schedule for this position are typically 5:30 am - 3:00 pm, Mon - Fri. Weekend work required as scheduled. During Fall Season, Saturdays are typically scheduled. Applicants must attach a resume to be considered for the position. Internal applicants must fill out an Internal Resume in addition to their resume.

 JBS offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disabled