Job Details
Job Title: Production Supervisor
Department: Thigh Debone
Reports To: Dark Meat Superintendent
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Liberty Facility
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Shift / Schedule: 1st Shift
Travel Requirements: N/A
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview / Purpose and Scope
The Supervisor is responsible for all activities involved in production line operations, ensuring a safe, well-organized, efficient operation with minimal downtime. This role supports Farmer Focus by strictly adhering to company standards and procedures, customer specifications, quality standards, GMP requirements, and the department HACCP Plan. The Supervisor assigns, trains, mentors, and monitors team members in accordance with company policies and government regulations while helping drive continuous improvement, strong production performance, and a positive team culture.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily production line operations to support safe, efficient, and well-organized production.
Coordinate line work to meet production orders in collaboration with team members, leads, and other departments.
Maintain quality standards for products and ensure customer specifications are met.
Maintain department performance within established standards for efficient use of human resources, equipment, and materials.
Maintain and report production-related information regarding yields, efficiencies, labor utilization, and other key performance measures to the Superintendent.
Seek new opportunities for continuous improvement in materials, processes, lean manufacturing, and total quality management.
Ensure production processes and products adhere to GMP standards, customer specifications, and the company’s HACCP Plan.
Ensure HACCP recordkeeping and related documentation are completed and maintained accurately.
Ensure equipment and work areas are appropriately maintained and operating continuously and efficiently by working with maintenance staff, outside vendors, the Maintenance Manager, and the Plant Manager as needed.
Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with other management personnel and USDA representatives.
Establish norms and standards for department performance.
Stay current with developments in management practices, process optimization, and operational improvement.
Mentor and motivate approximately 40 team members by providing training and development to support performance and personal growth.
Communicate performance standards to team members.
Recognize and reward individual and team accomplishments.
Counsel and address performance concerns appropriately and in a timely manner.
Communicate standards and ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, GMPs, and HACCP procedures.
Train team members on safety regulations and practices and enforce safety expectations.
Manage staffing, line coverage, and attendance.
Facilitate team meetings, including team member training.
Ensure appropriate documentation is completed, maintained, and filed as required.
Promote a positive work environment that supports safety, quality, productivity, accountability, and team engagement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000
Additional Compensation: KPI-Based Incentive Program
Benefits: Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match, HSA and FSA, education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.
All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time.
Qualifications
Two years of proven supervisory…