ground beef production supervisor - Plainwell, MI

Description · GROUND BEEF PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 1ST SHIFT · JBS In Plainwell, MI is looking for a Production Supervisor for our Grinds Department on 1ST Shift · Group: Salaried · Location: Plainwell, MI · Purpose & Scope: · Reports directly to the Production Superintenden ...

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GROUND BEEF PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 1ST SHIFT

JBS In Plainwell, MI is looking for a Production Supervisor for our Grinds Department on 1ST Shift

Group: Salaried

Location: Plainwell, MI

Purpose & Scope:

Reports directly to the Production Superintendent and has primary responsibility for the direction of the workforce to achieve all safety, quality and operational goals as set forth by facility management.

Experience: Experience in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Candidate must have knowledge of case ready processing equipment.

Special Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to lead and motivate others
• Personable, helpful, and friendly
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Knowledge of case ready production equipment

Principle Responsibilities:

• Work to ensure the safety of all employees and all product produced within the department on a daily basis by ensuring that all company policies are understood and adhered to at all times by employees within her/ his direct control.
• Directly supervise hourly production employees to include direction of activities and ensuring the training of all employees to product specifications, techniques and requirements.
• Work with maintenance department to ensure the proper maintenance and reliability of all equipment within the department and that all operators are trained in the same.
• Look for continuous improvement in operating processes and procedures and encourage hourly employee ownership of all processes.
• Manage hourly production employee performance on both an individual and team basis through the establishment and tracking of performance goals and operating plans.
• Conduct fact finding and investigations as required and implement corrective actions.
• Work to develop Leads to ensure day to day operation of the department in the supervisor's absence.
• Be able to track and trend data concerning raw material yields, packaging usage, operational efficiency, and customer service rates. Develops corrective actions to improve current deficiencies and continually improve current processes.
• Responsible for utilizing performance metrics and incorporating into them into daily operations to ensure the performance of the department
• Responsible for adherence to all quality and product specifications established by the facility for all products produced

Working Conditions:

• Production and maintenance settings
• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives
• Slippery floors, extreme temperatures and loud noises

Education:

High School degree or equivalent required

Experience:

Previous experience in a food production environment is preferred but not required.

Additional Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally

Excellent conflict resolution skills

Computer knowledge required

Good organizational skills

Ability to work 50+ hours/week

Good attendance and safety records

Internal Relationships: Employees on the production line and plant management

External Relationships: USDA/customers

EOE/INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS

About JBS

JBS began in 1953 as a small, family-owned company in Brazil. We have continued to steadily grow and are now the largest animal protein processor in the world. Though our business has grown, our family values remain our foundation. We seek to hire dedicated individuals who are committed to learning and share our desire to be the best. At JBS, our team members are our most important asset and feeding the world is our greatest goal. The Plainwell facility began operations in 1918 under the Murray Packing company. In the 1960's, it was acquired by Murco and in 1998 by Packerland. In 2000, Packerland was acquired by Smithfield. In 2010, the facility joined the JBS USA family.

Plainwell is the only JBS plant with Modified Atmospheric Packaging (MAP), a packaging process that changes oxygen levels to extend shelf-life. The MAP process is a part of the Plainwell ground beef operation. Plainwell is also one of the few plants that produces ground beef patties. Over one million lbs (450,000 kg) of beef are produced each day. The Plainwell facility produces biogas in an anaerobic lagoon and uses it in place of natural gas to heat a portion of the water used in the plant. The facility was recognized by the American Meat Institute as a Tier 3 facility for its accomplishments with ISO Plainwell recently built a $31 million distribution center (85,000 ft²) with a 55,000 box capacity.

Opportunities

Investing in our people is a large part of the reason why success at JBS is so achievable. Working in operations gives you the opportunity to contribute to the very core of our business: producing the highest quality products for families around the globe. At the JBS operations facilities, we offer career growth opportunities for people with all kinds of interests and backgrounds who are interested in working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Additionally, opportunities for those who enjoy working within the production environment and are excited about both leading a team and ensuring we are producing a top quality, safe product for families across the globe.

Benefits

JBS values the people who make our company a success. We want to be sure our team members know just how much we appreciate their dedication by ensuring they love working with us. As part of our total compensation package, JBS and offers comprehensive employee benefits designed to meet the healthcare and financial goals of our team members and their families today, tomorrow and in the future.