Further Processing Supervisor

Summary

The Further Processing Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of production associates to achieve required production and quality standards in a safe, efficient, and effective manner and for promoting and maintaining positive working relationships within the production group.  

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Trains, develops, and directs team members to meet operating, safety and quality requirements within the department and/or area.
• Supervises production staff to ensure product quality and integrity and ensures all finished product meets or exceeds customer requirements.
• Creates and maintains a positive work environment conducive to retaining associates.
• Consistently administers Company policies and procedures.
• Supports and promotes the Company's annual People, Products, Profitability and Planet goals through effective and efficient planning, communication and coaching, training and overall direction of the workforce.
• Creates and implements, with management approval, new ideas and methods to improve production efficiencies, CSI, QI, and Safety scorecard.
• Supports Company values and positive leadership behaviors.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture or related discipline preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 1+ years of leadership experience ideally within an animal protein or agricultural manufacturing environment. 
• Proven ability to create and build a positive work environment within a diverse team.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and embrace coachable moments.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• MS Office proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Must be able to travel to other facilities and plants for meetings and/or Company business as needed.

Experience Preferred

• 3+ years proven positive leadership, supervisory, and team building experience.
• Ability to build and retain high functioning, positive, and diverse teams.
• Kronos knowledge.
• PowerPoint proficiency. 

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

When in a plant environment:

• Will be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Exposure to wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.