Operations Supervisor
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Job Summary
Operations Supervisor Pork Processing
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Our client is a well-established family-owned pork processing company with over 30 years of success in the industry. Known for its commitment to quality innovation and operational excellence the company continues to grow while maintaining a strong focus on food safety employee development and customer satisfaction.
Reporting to the Operations Manager this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to oversee production operations within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Position Overview
As the Operations Supervisor you will lead a team of approximately 70 employees overseeing the daily operations of a pork processing facility. This includes the receiving of live hogs harvesting evisceration cutting deboning packaging sanitation and production activities.
You will be responsible for maintaining a safe efficient and high-performing operation while ensuring compliance with all food safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily production operations supervising salaried and hourly employees to achieve production targets.
- Foster a positive work environment through coaching mentoring training and employee development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and reduce operational waste.
- Monitor production metrics and implement improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
- Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with workplace safety standards and proactively addressing hazards.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP GMP SOPs and all food safety and quality requirements.
- Lead corrective actions related to quality production and operational performance.
- Oversee sanitation and maintenance activities.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including OEE 5S TPM DDS and continuous improvement programs.
- Communicate production performance action plans and operational updates to leadership and production teams.
- Work closely with Production Planning Materials Management Finance Human Resources and Quality Assurance to achieve operational goals.
- Step into the Operations/Production Manager role when required.
- Troubleshoot production issues quickly to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.
Daily Responsibilities
- Review staffing requirements and assign team members appropriately.
- Communicate daily production schedules and priorities.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with internal departments as needed.
- Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to support operations and ensure compliance.
- Review production efficiencies and make real-time operational decisions.
- Complete production FSQA HACCP and operational reports.
- Ensure shift handovers are completed effectively.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Food Science Management or a related discipline preferred.
- 57 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing or food production.
- Experience within a large-scale high-speed manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP GMP BRC and USDA/CFIA food safety regulations.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing TPM OEE and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Excellent leadership communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and planning abilities.
- Ability to analyze production data and make sound operational decisions.
- Comfortable working in a hands-on leadership role.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with hot and cold temperatures.
- Exposure to wet and slippery surfaces food allergens and production equipment.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and climb stairs or ladders as required.
Why Consider This Opportunity
- Competitive salary of $70000$90000
- Join a stable and growing organization with an excellent reputation.
- Lead a large production team and make a meaningful operational impact.
- Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Long-term career growth within a successful food manufacturing organization.
If you have a passion for food manufacturing operational leadership and building high-performing teams wed love to hear from you.
Required Skills:
Qualifications Bachelors degree in Food Science Management or a related discipline preferred. 57 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing or food production. Experience within a large-scale high-speed manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of HACCP GMP BRC and USDA/CFIA food safety regulations. Experience with Lean Manufacturing TPM OEE and continuous improvement initiatives. Excellent leadership communication and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational and planning abilities. Ability to analyze production data and make sound operational decisions. Comfortable working in a hands-on leadership role.
Required Education:
QualificationsBachelors degree in Food Science Management or a related discipline preferred.57 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing or food within a large-scale high-speed manufacturing knowledge of HACCP GMP BRC and USDA/CFIA food safety with Lean Manufacturing TPM OEE and continuous improvement leadership communication and problem-solving organiz
