POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:Production Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:Loin Bone1st

LOCATION:Ottumwa

SALARY CLASS:Exempt

Principle Responsibilities:

• Meet and exceed production goals set forth by plant management

• Supervise production employees

• Monitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production employees

• Ensure policy compliance with all production employees

• Perform various duties as assigned

• Responsible for meeting volume goals, reducing claims, maximizing yields, reducing cost, employee retention and maintain good working relationships with the Union, USDA (meat), and maintenance employees

• Ensure compliance with food safety, and all human resources and safety policies

Working Conditions:

• Production and maintenance settings

• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives

• Slippery floors, cold temperatures, and loud ambient noise

Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of production jobs.
• Supervisory skills; good interpersonal relations; ability to handle conflict.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak multiple languages beneficial

Education:

• High School degree or equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field preferred

Experience:1-2 years proven supervisory experience in the Beef or Pork industry

Special Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally in English

•Bilingual skills helpful

• Excellent conflict resolution skills

• Computer knowledge required

• Good organizational skills

•Ability to work 50 hours

•Good attendance and safety records

Relationships:

Internal: Employees on the production line and plant management

External: USDA and Union

Supervision of Personnel:

Hourly direct reports (25-50), production employees

Comments:The hours and schedule for this position are typically 5:30 am - 3:00 pm,Mon - Fri. Weekend work required as scheduled. During Fall Season, Saturdays are typically scheduled. Applicants must attach a resume to be considered for the position. Internal applicants must fill out an Internal Resume in addition to their resume.

JBS offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disabled