Description

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:Production Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:Loin Bone 2ND

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
• Good attendance and safety records   (Less than 3 Points, for internal candidates)

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

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.

                                 Position is not eligible for sponsorship of external candidates

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

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE, including disability/vets