2nd Shift Production Supervisor - Pork/Meat Processing Plant

About the Role

As Production Supervisor, you will lead frontline production employees to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality processing operations. Serving as a critical link between management and production teams, you will help implement company standards, meet productivity goals, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Review daily production orders to ensure customer order fulfillment.
• Ensure all production line positions are staffed prior to start-up.
• Oversee team member morning exercises and job rotation to support ergonomics.
• Monitor machinery performance to maintain optimal operational standards.
• Ensure all workstations comply with USDA or equivalent inspection requirements.
• Promote safety culture through daily engagement and monthly safety meetings.
• Manage accurate shipments, inventory rotation, and proper product coding.
• Communicate company benefits and compensation policies to team members.
• Provide encouragement and leadership to build a motivated and cohesive team.
• Handle human relations functions including training, retention, and counseling.
• Supervise various processing operations and collaborate with other supervisors to resolve issues.
• Maintain records of reworked or returned products.
• Deliver ongoing education reinforcing the importance of quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements

• Non-Negotiable Requirements:
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory or management experience in the meat processing industry, preferably pork or beef production.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to Waterloo, Iowa, to support on-site operational leadership.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a meat industry environment with prior supervisory experience preferred.
• High school diploma required; additional vocational training or college coursework preferred.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with production tracking and reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Kronos, WMS) advantageous.
• Strong communication skills essential.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement (CI) practices in meat processing a plus.
• Able to supervise personnel performing related tasks.

Additional Information

• This role involves 1-5 trips per year.
• Variable compensation may include a year-end bonus based on performance.
• Equity participation available in this position.
• Nationwide relocation assistance provided.
• Direct reports: Yes.