Tray Pack Production Supervisor – e/s

* Candidate Identified Job Summary: Provides frontline leadership and management of line or area in a food processing facility ensuring standards are met in a safe, efficient and effective manner. Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities: •         Supervises production team members providing guidance, training, direction, and feedback for optimum performance •         Serves as a role model and initiates proactive actions to ensure team’s understanding of and compliance with all company policies and regulatory guidelines (including USDA, OSHA, DOL, EEOC, etc.) •         Accountable for team’s adherence to manufacturing protocols, product specifications, quality guidelines, safety standards •         Ensure effective use of labor, tools, supplies, and equipment to maximize efficiency and capacity •         Conducts routine scanning of department to identify and solve problems (e.g. equipment operations, processes, etc.) or escalate as needed •         Maintains accurate and timely electronic / paper-based records of production data •         Updates daily/weekly department reports (i.e. production reports, attendance reports, pre-flight check list, staffing reports, training reports) •         Conducts routine safety and quality audits •         Participates in investigations (e.g. accidents, employee complaints, etc.) •         Actively participates in department / facility meetings Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: •         Excellent verbal and written communication skills •         Highly skilled at motivating employees to accomplish objectives •         Knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP (Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points), SOP (Standard Operating Procedure), SSOP (Standard Sanitary Operational Procedure)  and requirements; or ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly •         Familiar with operations metrics, such as yields, lbs. /birds per man hours (PMH), line speeds, etc. •         Strong analytical and problem solving skills at both the strategic and functional level •         Strong attention to detail •         Basic math skills (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages •         Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Additional Responsibilities: •         Perform all other duties as necessary to ensure efficiency of operation. Education & Experience: •         Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Poultry, Animal or Food Science or related field preferred •         3-5 years’ experience in a leadership role or have successfully completed Butterball’s Leadership Apprentice Program Preferred •         Experience in poultry/meat food manufacturing helpful