Production Supervisor - 1st Shift - Demopolis, AL

About the role

Foster Poultry Farms has been serving families since 1939. Our mission is to create great food and serve great moments. We aim to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. Success is measured by how well we protect and care for our team, consumers, animals, and environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising production and sanitation activities through the various shift leads. They train, direct, and motivate Team Members to achieve department goals and stand on yields, quality, productivity, and safety. This role works closely with department supervisors, other department leads, and processing team members to ensure accuracy within the processing department and to ensure customers receive quality products.

Essential Functions

• Supervise all production and sanitation activities through various shift leadspersons.
• Train, direct, and motivate Team Members to achieve department goals and stand on yield, quality, productivity, and safety.
• Directly responsible for the development and training of Team Members, working within the guidelines of the union contract and company policies.
• Monitor standards and indexes needed to control area of responsibility.
• Maintain quick and timely feedback to supervisor on all exceptions regarding productivity, downtime, quality, yield, cost, and safety.
• Maintain preventive maintenance on all equipment in area of control and interface with immediate Supervisor on suggested changes.
• Give safety orientations and hold safety/general meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a B.S. or B.A. degree in Business Management or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in the food processing industry.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Balanced technical/mechanical/human resource knowledge.
• Ability to evaluate line Team Members fairly and objectively.
• Ability to interface on a daily basis with all support groups or departments.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Able to submit and pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and E-verify.
• Read and write English.
• Basic math skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to communicate with all levels including management.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Decision-making ability for flagging deviations from procedures.
• Basic knowledge of sanitation and clean-up preferred.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work safely and set an example of safe working habits for their coworkers.
• Able to safely operate forklift and/or pallet jack.
• Wear company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours on a wet concrete floor.
• Must be able to withstand a cold (40-48 degree) environment.
• Must be able to withstand a hot (80+ degree) environment.
• Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment.

Foster Poultry Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Poultry Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of maintenance and reliability at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.