Job Title: Production Supervisor
Department: Leg Debone
Reports To: Dark Meat S uperintendent
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Liberty Plant
Work Arrangement: On-site
Shift / Schedule: 1 st shift
Travel Requirements: None
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
Coordinate production line work with team members to meet production orders and maintain product quality standards.
Maintain department performance within standards for efficient use of people, materials, and production resources.
Maintain and report production-related information, including yields, efficiencies, and labor utilization , to the Superintendent.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in materials and processes, including lean manufacturing and total quality management practices.
Ensure production processes and products adhere to GMP standards, customer specifications, and the company’s HACCP Plan, including required HACCP recordkeeping.
Partner with maintenance staff and outside vendors, in consultation with the Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager, to ensure equipment and work areas are maintained and operating safely, continuously, and efficiently.
Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with management personnel and USDA representatives.
Establish department performance norms and standards while staying current with developments in management and process optimization.
Mentor, motivate, train, and develop approximately 40 team members to optimize performance, engagement, and personal growth.
Communicate performance standards, recognize and reward individual and team accomplishments, and counsel team members on performance concerns.
Communicate and enforce compliance with company standards and procedures, quality standards, GMPs, HACCP procedures, and safety regulations and practices.
Manage staffing, line coverage, attendance, team meetings, team member training, and required documentation.
Compensation : $65,000 -$80,000 /yr.
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 , 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 experience in process optimization, operations, or business management.
Ability to recognize changes in the production environment and respond appropriately.
Demonstrated positive attitude and uncompromising regard for quality.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of team members.
Demonstrated ability to guide others effectively and positively influence the attitude and performance of team members.
Bilingual English and Spanish skills preferred but not required .
Experience in food manufacturing preferred .
Ability to champion safety, quality, and GMP standards as…