Production Supervisor

About the role

The Role Lead protein processing, warehouse operations, and distribution at our Baltimore facility. Supervise production team, optimize yields, manage inventory controls, and ensure quality from receiving through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Production Management - Supervise cutting, fabrication, and packaging of beef, pork, and specialty proteins
• Maximize yield percentages and minimize waste across all products
• Maintain quality standards, trimming specs, and portion accuracy
• Track by-products (bones, trim, fat) for revenue optimization
• Manage production schedules for on-time fulfillment
• Warehouse & Distribution - Oversee receiving, inspection, and cold storage of raw materials
• Cookware order picking, staging, and loading dock operations
• Enforce FIFO rotation and maintain organized warehouse zones
• Conduct cycle counts and reconcile inventory
• Verify order accuracy and coordinate driver departures
• Systems & Accountability - Learn and operate ERP systems for production and inventory tracking
• Maintain records in Excel/Google Sheets for yields, waste, and output
• Support barcode scanning for receiving, production, and shipping
• Generate daily reports on metrics, inventory, and fulfillment
• Document lot codes, temperature logs, and compliance records

Qualifications

• Experience - 3-5 years in protein processing/meat fabrication, 2+ years supervisory experience in production/distribution
• Expertise - Expertise in beef/pork processing and custom fabrication, Warehouse operations and cold storage experience
• Skills & Knowledge - Understanding of yield calculation and waste management, Familiarity with catch-weight inventory systems, FIFO rotation, lot tracking, and inventory controls, Order fulfillment and logistics coordination, Basic Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (Excel, Word, Email)
• Bilingual English/Spanish - Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Certifications - USDA regulations knowledge, HACCP or food safety certification, Understanding of OSHA warehouse safety

Physical Requirements

• Lift 50+ lbs regularly
• Work in cold environments (34-40°F)
• Early morning starts (4:00-5:00 AM typical)
• Stand for extended periods

Why Join Us

Competitive salary based on experience
Growing company with technology investments
Direct impact on operations and customer satisfaction
Professional development opportunities
Stable Baltimore market leader

To Apply

Submit resume detailing protein processing, warehouse, and supervisory experience.