Production Supervisor (Lower Evisceration) 1st Shift
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DescriptionLINCOLN PREMIUM POULTRY JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Production Supervisor DATE: 12/2024 REPORTS TO: Production Manager STATUS: ExemptCORE VALUE COMMITMENT: All employees will demonstrate our culture of commitment to quality, respect for fellow employees and business partners, and responsibility to the environment and our community.JOB SUMMARY: Oversees production employees on assigned shifts to ensure production guidelines are being met within established timing, quality, and cost standards. This position also ensures that all safety procedures and policies are being followed.DAILY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and evaluating performances of direct reports to maximize employee engagement and achieve budgeted targets.

Provide accurate and timely reporting of production data to managers and other plant leadership.

Provide detailed and constructive feedback to employees during their shift on their performance and attitude.

Assist production staff and other area supervisors and managers with daily operations.

Plan and coordinate shift activities and personnel scheduling.

Plan and implement process improvements.

Ensure all company safety policies and procedures are followed to ensure a safe working environment by promoting, adhering to, and holding employees accountable to those policies.

Attend meetings and training as required.

Effectively communicate with HR and other supporting departments if conflict or dilemmas arise with employees in your charge.

Manage employee timecards and time off requests.

Perform employee disciplinary actions, including verbal, written, and suspension paperwork and all other required documentation.

All other duties not listed but requested by Production Management, Senior Leadership, and Human Resources.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

MUST possess a minimum of two years' work experience in a related field, including previous supervisory or management experience.

MUST be familiar with manufacturing yields, plant efficiencies, and operational procedures.

MUST have knowledge of food safety programs, including HACCP programs, SSOP's and GMP's.

MUST possess skills in communicating in a courteous and professional manner, both verbally and in writing to all team members.

Ability to motivate team members to drive and achieve production goals as well as be responsible for performance management of your team including goal setting and providing performance reviews yearly.

MUST have exceptional time management and prioritizing skills.

MUST know how to effectively utilize a personal computer and a variety of software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

MUST be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Must be able to pass required physical including demonstrating your ability to lift the required weight for each position.

Ability to stand or walk for an entire 8-hour shift.

Ability to reflect the values of our company in public settings.

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience in poultry or other food processing plants is highly preferred, but not required.

Knowledge in process improvement principles is preferred.

Higher education in leadership, manufacturing, logistics, or a related field is preferred, however experience in lieu of degree will always be considered.

Bilingual skills in Spanish and/or Karen are preferred, but not required.

Note: The above information is only a reflection of the general nature of job duties. Based on business need, additional duties may be assigned.