Production Supervisor- Trim Line

Job Title:Production Supervisor
Department:Trim Line
Reports To:White MeatSuperintendent
FLSA Status:Exempt
Location:LibertyPlant
Work Arrangement:On-site
Shift / Schedule:1stshift
Travel Requirements:None
Employment Type:Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

The Supervisoris responsible forall activities involved in production line operations ensuring a safe well-organized efficient operation with minimal downtime. This role supports Farmer Focus by strictly adhering to company standards and procedures customer specifications quality standards GMP requirements and thedepartmentHACCP Plan. The Supervisor assigns trains mentors and monitors team membersin accordance withcompany policies and government regulations while helping drive continuous improvement strong production performance and a positive team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate productionline workwith team members to meet production orders andmaintainproduct quality standards.

• Maintain department performance within standards for efficient use of people materials and production resources.

• Maintain and report production-related information including yields efficiencies and laborutilization to the Superintendent.

• Identifyopportunities for continuous improvement in materials and processes including lean manufacturing and total quality management practices.

• Ensure production processes and products adhere to GMP standards customer specifications and the companys HACCP Plan including required HACCP recordkeeping.

• Partner with maintenance staff and outside vendors in consultation with the Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager to ensure equipment and work areas aremaintainedand operating safely continuously and efficiently.

• Establish andmaintainappropriate workingrelationships with management personnel and USDA representatives.

• Establish department performance norms and standards while staying current with developments in management and process optimization.

• Mentor motivate train and develop approximately 40 team members tooptimizeperformance engagement and personal growth.

• Communicate performance standards recognize and reward individual and team accomplishments and counsel team members on performance concerns.

• Communicate and enforce compliance with company standards and procedures quality standards GMPs HACCP procedures and safety regulations and practices.

• Manage staffing line coverage attendance team meetings team member training and required documentation.

Compensation

Compensation:$65000 -$80000/yr.

Benefits:Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members health financial well-being and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payrollpaid time off and sickleave semi-subsidized medical coverage dental and vision plan options a 401(k) plan with company match education reimbursement opportunities employeeassistanceprograms (EAP) and internal learning development and career growth programs.

All benefits programs and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements plan terms and company policies and may be changed amended ordiscontinuedby Farmer Focus at any time.

Qualifications

• Two years of proven supervisory experience in process optimization operations or business management.

• Ability to recognize changes in the production environment and respond appropriately.

• Demonstrated positive attitude and uncompromising regard for quality.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of team members.

• Demonstrated ability to guide others effectively and positively influence the attitude and performance of team members.

• Bilingual English and Spanish skills preferred but not.

• Experience in food manufacturingpreferred.

• Ability to champion safety quality and GMP standards as needed.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

New team members must be able to pass a drugalcoholand background screeningpost-offer and prior to the start of their employment.Mustbe authorized towork in the United States.The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

Work Environment Physical Demands and Travel

This role isto access the poultry production environment and must be ableto toleratevarying heat wet and chilled conditions in the plant. Hearing and eye protective equipment arein the production area. Team membersare also required towear hair nets and beard nets as applicable while in the production area.

This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the roleisfilled.

Recruiter and Agency Disclaimer

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profilessubmittedby staffing agencies recruiters or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active role-specific request from theRecruitingteam will be considered the property of Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or candidate profile.

All external recruiters and agency partners supporting Farmer Focus searches mustcomply withapplicable federal state and local employment laws including compensation transparency requirements and restrictions on seeking salary history where applicable.

About Farmer Focus

Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people the planet and animals. Our culture is grounded inservant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community Accountability Respect Excellence and Stewardship.Our top priorities are people safety and quality.At Farmer Focus our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.