Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Position Summary

The Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Tavil Department, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining the highest standards in food safety, product quality, team engagement, and workplace safety. This hands-on leadership role works closely with Customer Service, Production, and other departments to ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Production & Operational Excellence
• Oversee daily production activities to ensure customer orders are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Inspect products to verify compliance with quality specifications and direct machine setup and adjustments as needed.
• Establish and adjust workflows to meet production demands and maximize departmental efficiencies.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to production methods, processes, and product quality.
• Analyze production challenges and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime and improve performance.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve operational and personal growth goals.
• Communicate company policies, expectations, and safety procedures while fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork.
• Assign duties, provide training, and support employees to ensure success in their roles.
• Conduct regular performance discussions, annual evaluations, and create individualized development plans for team members.
• Motivate employees to achieve departmental goals and maintain high levels of engagement.
• Food Safety & Workplace Safety
• Enforce all food safety, quality assurance, and sanitation standards.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with company safety policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with supervisors and support departments to coordinate activities and ensure smooth operations.
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate production records, labor tracking, and material inventories.
• Estimate and requisition materials as needed to support uninterrupted production.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Education & Experience
• A High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous leadership experience in manufacturing, food processing, poultry production, or a related industry preferred.
• Experience supervising teams, operating production equipment, and improving efficiencies is highly desirable.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Why Bell & Evans?

At Bell & Evans, we don't just produce exceptional chicken—we invest in exceptional people. Join a company dedicated to innovation, sustainability, employee growth, and producing the highest-quality poultry products in the industry. Take the next step in your leadership career and become part of a team committed to excellence every day.