PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR-1ST SHIFT (CB1) - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Council Bluffs, IA
About the Job
Our Company, Your Opportunity:
JBS Prepared Foods is a company with an 80-year history of providing high quality, great tasting fully cooked sous vide proteins, Italian meats, sliced meats, bacon and ham. JBS Prepared Foods is a division of JBS, the world’s leading provider of beef, chicken and pork, with a vision of building the company into a leader in Protein Centric Prepared Foods. This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse. This is a role for someone who is looking for an entrepreneurial challenge in a company with aspirations to be leaders within the CPG world. The position will have both strategic and tactical elements and the person may wear different hats. This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make Big ideas a reality.
Our Mission:
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 provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.
Our Values:
Determination / Simplicity/ Availability / Humility / Sincerity / Discipline / Ownership
Determination / Simplicity/ Availability / Humility / Sincerity / Discipline / Ownership
Responsibilities:
- Supervise, evaluate and direct personnel on the 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
- Monitor and confirm that machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized for efficient production
- Arrange to have appropriate production records 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 the plant facility
- Attend meetings as scheduled or called
- Adhere to standard safety practices and procedures, HACCP, GMP’s and sustaining 5S Lean Manufacturing requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or GED required; college or technical degree preferred; or an equivalent combination of related experience and education
- Previous production supervisory/leadership experience required
- Minimum 3-5 years in a food manufacturing plant or similar; meat experience preferred
- 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 computer software and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and multiple applications required.
- Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills
- Highly organized
- Spanish/English bilingual desired but not required
- Must be able to work overtime and weekends
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
Work Environment:
- Plant working environment
- Food manufacturing operations environment
We offer a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.
JBS Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE/Vets/Disability
Source : Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
