Production Supervisor​/Plant Scheduler

WPL Supervisor/Plant Scheduler

• Create, approve, and manage daily production schedules by shift, accounting for feature activity, bird size, raw material availability, labor availability, absenteeism, and market conditions.
• Develop daily run sheets to maximize short- and long-term profitability while ensuring schedule adherence and efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment.
• Lead and oversee production floor operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety expectations are consistently met.
• Organize and coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment to support efficient operations across shifts.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to employees to support productivity, quality, and professional growth.
• Encourage open communication and employee involvement to promote team morale, accountability, and alignment with company values.
• Collaborate daily with operations, quality, and sales teams to ensure production capabilities align with order requirements and customer demand.
• Own order fulfillment, line efficiency, and daily inventory reconciliation to minimize waste, prevent spoilage, and eliminate shortages or bottlenecks.
• Spend regular time on the production floor to understand workflows, equipment capabilities, process constraints, and real-time operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and quality regulations while promoting a safe and respectful work environment.
• Respond promptly and effectively to operational challenges, making independent decisions as needed to maintain productivity and safety.
• Maintain availability outside normal business hours as required by production needs.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed to support the Plant Operations Team.

• Education:
  
  High school Diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor’s degree in a related field strongly preferred;
  Master’s degree a plus.
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in production planning, manufacturing, or operations leadership preferred; supervisory experience leading teams of 20+ employees is a plus. Food or poultry processing environment experience preferred.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution abilities
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills; advanced Excel preferred
  • Basic computer proficiency required; SAP knowledge and statistical analysis experience a plus

• Schedule:
  
  Afternoon shift with flexibility for nights, weekends, or off-hours as production demands require
• Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off:
  Vacation, sick leave, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave
• 401(k):
  Company match begins after the first year of service, per vesting schedule
• Base salary range of $72,
• Career Development:
  Ongoing learning opportunities with a strong focus on professional growth and advancement
• Better Futures

EOE, including disability/vets