POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:                             Production Supervisor  

DEPARTMENT:                     HAMBONE 2ND Shift

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

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

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 (15-25), production employees 

Comments:  The schedule for this position is typically Mon - Fri. Weekend work required as scheduled. During Fall Season, Saturdays are typically scheduled.

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

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vets/Disability