Production Supervisor
IDj-24833
Job TypeDirect Hire
Production Supervisor
Position Summary
The Production Supervisor oversees daily operations within the pork processing facility, driving safety, quality, yield optimization, and line efficiency across primary processing (Kill Floor/Harvest) and secondary fabrication (Loin Boning/Cut Floor). This role leads floor personnel, enforces USDA/FSIS regulatory standards, and maintains strict adherence to Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) protocols while driving operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
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Operational Execution & Output: Manage daily shift production targets for harvest speed, line balance, and loin boning yields; monitor primal yields, cut specifications, and piece counts to minimize giveaway and waste.
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Team Leadership & Direct Supervision: Train, coach, and supervise hourly production staff; manage line rotation, skill matrix progression, attendance, and knife-sharpness maintenance programs across the floor.
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Humane Handling & USDA Compliance (Kill Floor): Enforce strict compliance with USDA/FSIS guidelines, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and Systematic Approach to Humane Handling (SAHH).
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Quality & Specification Control (Loin Boning): Inspect product cuts for trim standards, boning quality, fat cover specifications, and proper boneless/bone-in yield optimization.
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Safety & Workplace Health: Enforce OSHA standards, ergonomic guidelines, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, and knife safety protocols to prevent workplace injuries.
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Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with QA/FSIS inspectors, maintenance technicians, and sanitation crews to resolve production bottlenecks, equipment downtime, and pre-operational checks.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Experience: 3+ years of supervisory experience in pork or protein processing (harvest, kill floor, cut floor, or boning room preferred).
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Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of USDA/FSIS regulations, HACCP principles, pork carcass dressing/grading, and knife work dynamics.
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Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage diverse workforces in high-speed, cold/wet manufacturing environments.
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Education: High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Meat Science, or Agribusiness is a plus.