Processing Supervisor 1st Shift

About the role

Supervises a team of Production Workers and their daily activities to ensure the needs of all functions within the area are met (production, training, safety, security and housekeeping). Provides leadership/direction to the team and ensures that all the procedures for food safety and manufacturing high quality products are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Personnel: Ensure proper staffing, interview and hire new team members, implement and monitor training, maintain attendance records, counsel and discipline as appropriate, evaluate performance, conduct reviews, address complaints, reward or discipline, provide input for termination decisions, review and approve timekeeping.
• Safety: Enforce safety rules and company policies, report accidents, complete investigations, maintain safe and clean work areas, ensure safety devices function, follow OSHA and company standards (LOTO, PPE), complete HACCP and SSOP paperwork including inspections and corrective actions.
• Quality: Follow quality protocols, communicate with QC and Plant Manager, maintain product quality, recommend process improvements, support SQF implementation, drive continuous improvement, ensure FIFO implementation, maintain sanitation standards.
• Productivity: Monitor inedible, rework and downtime, perform production paperwork and inventory control accurately, identify cost‑saving opportunities, discuss goals vs. output, control losses, manage inventory and cost control, monitor weekly requisitions, conduct inventories, compile production data.
• Leadership: Provide direction to meet quality, productivity and cost goals, demonstrate professionalism, foster positive attitudes, build relationships, cultivate openness and accountability.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with peers, subordinates and leaders, keep Assistant Plant Manager informed of shift problems, coordinate activities between departments.
• Miscellaneous: Coordinate all functions related to processing procedures, monitor product coding for lot traceability, perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent two years of relevant experience).
• Minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience and 1–3 years lead experience.
• Preferred: 2 years supervisory experience in food manufacturing.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to supervise, instruct, and direct team members.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and solve problems.
• Strong organization and multitasking skills.
• Professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of plant/distribution center models and production/logistics processes.
• Superior accuracy, attention to detail, and planning ability.
• Capability to work in a fast‑paced environment with math and mechanical aptitude.
• Solid verbal and written communication; effective leadership, problem‑solving, presentation, and employee motivation.
• Proficiency with Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $65,000 – $80,000 annually. Actual salaries vary based on market data, internal equity, location, and candidate experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) participation.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Annual incentive and program‑specific awards as part of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package.

Schedule

Monday‑Thursday 6:00 am – 4:30 pm (hours may vary).