Production Supervisor 1St Shift

Description

Job Title:

Production Supervisor

Location:

Elkhart, Indiana (based)

JBS Prepared Foods is a division of JBS, the world’s leading provider of beef, chicken and pork, aiming to become a leader in protein‑centric prepared foods. This role is part of a high‑growth, startup environment supported by a global consumer packaged goods powerhouse.

To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.

This position supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in all phases of a plant operation.

• Supervise, evaluate and direct personnel on shift in performing operations according to sound operating principles and company policies and procedures.
• Stimulate maximum safety, efficiency and productivity of production workers; ensure proper training of employees.
• Anticipate and determine causes of delays in shift operations and take appropriate actions to meet production schedules.
• Apply company employee relations and union contract policies in all dealings with employees.
• Monitor and confirm that machinery, equipment and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized for efficient production.
• Arrange for appropriate production records to be prepared and maintained (i.e., payroll, yields).
• Work closely with other production supervisors and management to promote efficiency and teamwork in each department and in plant facility.
• Attend meetings as scheduled or called.
• Perform various other duties as needed or as assigned.

• 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.
• Team player with leadership skills.
• Experience in leading groups of operating employees, including setting team and individual objectives, managing individual and team performance and building a team approach to problem solving.

• Outstanding communication skills in order to lead, engage and motivate individuals and/or teams.
• A thorough understanding of lean manufacturing principles and leadership applications within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with personal computer software with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and multiple applications required.
• Detail oriented and strong analytical skills.
• Highly organized.
• Spanish/English bilingual desired but not required.

• Minimum 3-5 years in a food manufacturing plant or similar; meat experience preferred.
• College diploma or university degree; or an equivalent combination of related experience and education.

Oversee a team of production employees.

College degree preferred but not required.

Less than 10%.

We offer a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Swift Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled