Production Supervisor-Fab

The role of the Protein Fabrication Supervisor is to assist and support the plants daily production activities and employees on assigned shifts for a USDA protein processing facility. In addition, this position will support all production activities of the plant by maximizing stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity. Supports the communication of production goals and objectives, as well as results to effectively motivate the team to maintain a high standard of productivity.Essential FunctionsAssists in the setup of all cutting tables, trim area, wizard knife areas, packaging, scaling, sealing areas and box house to ensure safe, quality, and efficient operation.Supports production and packaging leads and staff in regards to specific daily tasks.Maintain organization and good housekeeping in the production area.Report any deficiencies to maintenance department immediately.Monitor all cuts for highest attainable red meat yield.Adjusts staff at 'tables' to accommodate different products, ensures that proper product is being produced according to schedule and consistently monitors process to ensure that quality and yield standards are met.Conducts inspections, constantly monitors work area for cleanliness and ensures that product contamination is kept to a minimum.Organizes and directs the workflow in the processing and packaging departments.Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring Food Safety / Quality Assurance (QA) standards are met.Promote effective and comprehensive departmental operations.Develop a strategy to manufacture all SKU s at or above the designed standards.Provide leadership that promotes development of the management team and internal promotions.Work to improve efficiencies through further development of LEAN type manufacturing policies.Meets performance metrics which track productivity, yield, labor efficiencies, quality, and inventory turnover. Development KPI and track performance for production department.Work with the HR on hiring and training.Work with maintenance to manage the preventative maintenance program for the production areas.Creates daily production schedules, weekly labor schedules.Keep all tools and equipment in good working order.Preforms other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and machineryWorking knowledge of the entire Fabrication process.Must be able to perform repetitive functions.Must adhere to all company policies and regulatory guidelines.Must be able to accept direction from Organization/Department leadership.Must be able to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.Must be able to communicate with co-workers and supervisor.Must be able to use knives, scales, and other cutting tools as necessary.Ability to coach and develop others into becoming better employees.Attention to detail.Ability to document and measure resultsAbility to supervise and motivate othersTeamwork building skillsKnowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)Education and Experience:Bachelor in Meat Science, Food Science preferred.Five (5) years of hands-on USDA protein production/fabrication plant experience requiredOne (1) years of supervisory experience required.or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.Thorough knowledge of USDA, FDA, OSHA, and BRC / SQF required.Supervision ExercisedSupervises production staff. Reports to the Protein Fabrication Manager.Physical Demands/Working ConditionsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is in a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures typically ranging between 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit, and occasionally exposure to ranges between -5- and -51 degrees Fahrenheit. Noise levels is moderate to high. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors.