Production Supervisor

Are you a dynamic leader looking to take on a new challenge? Butterball is searching for Production Supervisors on multiple shifts to join our team in Mt. Olive, NC!

As the Production Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in our operations by overseeing associate training and development, and ensuring compliance with HACCP, USDA, and OSHA regulations.

You'd be a great fit if you have a minimum of two years of experience working in a poultry processing plant and demonstrate a deep understanding of the industry's complexities. Familiarity with USDA Policies and Procedures is essential to ensure that our operations adhere to the highest quality and safety standards.

If you embody these qualities and are ready to make a difference in the world of poultry production, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and grab a seat at the table!

The Production Supervisor will have overall responsibility of supervising, planning, and directing the production of products on various individual production lines/areas to produce products safely and consistently within quality specifications. This position will supervise and coordinate activities of production associates to meet production needs and ensure efficient operation of their assigned area of responsibility.

Responsible for: Developing and maintaining positive associate relations; training and developing skills and teamwork of associates under their supervision; ensuring department operates within compliance of HACCP, USDA, and OSHA; and ensuring associates comply with facility safety rules and company policies. Will oversee associate training and development to ensure a quality product is produced at a competitive cost.

Essential Functions, Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupervises and directs work in dept. to ensure efficient labor utilization.Prepares work schedule, monitors, and records employee attendance and performance.Prepares and approves employee time records, prepares daily accounting reports related to production.Identifies equipment problems and schedules repairs with Maintenance personnel.Maintain optimum line speeds, efficient crewing, and proficient yields.Maintain accountabilities for all variances.Reports staffing, morale, work methods, and procedure problems to the department superintendentPerform other duties as assigned.Provides direction for necessary training to enhance productivity, employee development and safety.Acts as leader in safety promotion and awarenessConducts safety meetings and training as necessaryProvides feedback on employee work performancePrepares reports for upper management

Additional Responsibilities:Verify HACCP paperwork.Update attendance calendars.Review payrollCheck inventories.Conduct behavior audits.Conduct supervisor audits.Manage data on the shop floor control boards.Ensure that both Praise and discipline of associates is conducted in a fair and consistent manner.Ensure that all products meets the specification of USDA, the customer, and the company.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Working knowledge of Plant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).Understanding of USDA Policies and Procedures.Basic Math and writing skills.Optimistic in high-stress environments.Experience in previous leadership role preferred.Ability to Change “ good communication skill” to “exceptional skills”.Use of computers to communicate, record and analyze data.Ability to facilitate the operation in the Production Environment.

Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent in Business Management or related field or equivalent training and experience.Two years of experience in a poultry processing facility.

Working Conditions:Approximately 70% of this individual’s time will be spent in a manufacturing environment, which is cold and wet. Approximately 30% of the time will be spent in a controlled office environment.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.