Ground Beef Production Supervisor - 1St Shift

Ground Beef Production Supervisor 1st Shift

Location:

Plainwell, MI

Reports directly to the Production Superintendent and has primary responsibility for the direction of the workforce to achieve all safety, quality and operational goals as set forth by facility management.

Experience:

Experience in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Candidate must have knowledge of case ready processing equipment.

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to lead and motivate others
• Personable, helpful, and friendly
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Knowledge of case ready production equipment

• Work to ensure the safety of all employees and all product produced within the department on a daily basis by ensuring that all company policies are understood and adhered to at all times by employees within her/ his direct control.
• Directly supervise hourly production employees to include direction of activities and ensuring the training of all employees to product specifications, techniques and requirements.
• Work with maintenance department to ensure the proper maintenance and reliability of all equipment within the department and that all operators are trained in the same.
• Look for continuous improvement in operating processes and procedures and encourage hourly employee ownership of all processes.
• Manage hourly production employee performance on both an individual and team basis through the establishment and tracking of performance goals and operating plans.
• Conduct fact finding and investigations as required and implement corrective actions.
• Work to develop Leads to ensure day to day operation of the department in the supervisor’s absence.
• Be able to track and trend data concerning raw material yields, packaging usage, operational efficiency, and customer service rates. Develops corrective actions to improve current deficiencies and continually improve current processes.
• Responsible for utilizing performance metrics and incorporating into them into daily operations to ensure the performance of the department.
• Responsible for adherence to all quality and product specifications established by the facility for all products produced.

• Production and maintenance settings
• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives
• Slippery floors, extreme temperatures and loud noises

High School degree or equivalent required

Previous experience in a food production environment is preferred but not required.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Computer knowledge required
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work 50+ hours/week
• Good attendance and safety records
• Internal Relationships:
  Employees on the production line and plant management
• External Relationships: USDA/customers

JBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status.

JBS began in 1953 as a small, family-owned company in Brazil. We have continued to steadily grow and are now the largest animal protein processor in the world. Though our business has grown, our family values remain our foundation. We seek to hire dedicated individuals who are committed to learning and share our desire to be the best. At JBS, our team members are our most important asset and feeding the world is our greatest goal.

The Plainwell facility began operations in 1918 under the Murray Packing company. In the 1960's, it was acquired by Murco and in 1998 by Packerland. In 2000, Packerland was by Smithfield. In 2010, the facility joined the JBS USA family. Plainwell is the only JBS plant with Modified Atmospheric Packaging (MAP), a packaging process that changes oxygen levels to extend shelf-life.

The MAP process is a part of the Plainwell ground beef operation. Plainwell is also one of the few plants that produces ground beef patties. Over one million lbs (450,000 kg) of beef are produced each day. The Plainwell facility produces biogas in an…