Production Supervisor (Days)

About the role

Foster Farms is a company dedicated to creating great food and providing great moments. Their mission is to be the best and most trusted food company, protecting and caring for their team, consumers, animals, and environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for his/her respective department and meeting department goals on quality, yield, productivity, cost, and safety.
• Develops and trains team members according to the Handbook and company policies.
• Maintains standards and indexes necessary to control area of responsibility.
• Provides timely feedback to superintendent on exceptions related to productivity, downtime, quality, yield, cost, and safety.
• Makes sure all preventive maintenance is done on equipment in area of control and interfaces with immediate supervisor on suggested improvements.
• Gives safety orientations and holds safety/general meetings as required.
• Tests and develops techniques and processes on equipment as directed by superintendent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Management or equivalent work experience in the food processing industry (5-10 years).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong mathematical background for performing calculations on yield, productivity, time cards, reports, etc.
• Ability to evaluate team members fairly and objectively, with strong human resource skills.
• Growth potential to assume more responsibility.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods on a concrete/metal grate floor.

Success Measures

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Management or equivalent work experience in the food processing industry (5-10 years).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong mathematical background for performing calculations on yield, productivity, time cards, reports, etc.
• Ability to evaluate team members fairly and objectively, with strong human resource skills.
• Growth potential to assume more responsibility.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods on a concrete/metal grate floor.
• Ability to interface on a daily basis with all support groups or departments.