Production Supervisor Harvest at American Foods Group, LLC in Wright City, Missouri

Job Description:

Overview

Job Summary
The Harvest Supervisor will be responsible for directing, controlling, and coordinating a team of individuals to create a positive work environment with high morale. Developing good working relationships which reflects a commitment to safety (human & food), along with product quality, while maintaining constructive relations through company values and behaviors in action.


Training / leadership development

• Conduct line meetings


• Promote and drive succession development within area of responsibility


• Encourage professional team building


• Oversee employee training in assigned area(s)

Supervisory functions

• Participate in operational meetings


• Evaluate departmental work performance and take corrective actions as necessary


• Use Kronos reporting information to establish crewing shortages


• Scheduling (communicating with employees on tasks that need to be completed)


• Develop and implement operational strategies to maximize productivity, efficiency, and produce a quality product


• Troubleshoot areas to minimize downtime during production

Safety & Quality assurance

• Perform SQF checks in area of responsibility to assure all assignments are being completed


• Constantly monitor department for cleanliness / housekeeping


• Ensure that product contamination is kept to a minimum


• Conduct job specific training to guarantee the proper operation of equipment


• Follow and monitor proper safety equipment usage and safety practices


• Perform thorough accident investigations as necessary


• Holding monthly safety meetings and group discussions to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, laws, and industry standards

Administrative duties

• Reporting policy infractions and being involved with taking the appropriate disciplinary steps


• Issue disciplinary action in accordance with company standard practices and procedures


• Verify labor hours (Kronos) to ensure all department crewing and payroll report accuracy

NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.



Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship


• 3-5 years proven supervisory experience


• Demonstrate knowledge of Harvest operations (yield / sanitary dress, carcass anatomy, animal welfare etc.)


• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (speaking, reading, and writing)


• Extensive traveling which may include extended stays at plant sites

Preferred Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED.


• Post high school education, associate, or bachelor's degree.


• Bi-lingual (speaking, reading, and writing). Fluency in Spanish, Karenni, French, & Creole is highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good computer skills: ability to use designated programs including Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)


• Display a strong work ethic and a professional attitude"and appearance


• Ability to overcome reasonable obstacles


• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form


• Must be assertive and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to perform consistent, accurate work with minimal direction while working successfully as part of a team


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.


American Foods Group, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement . Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. American Foods Group, LLC will not discriminate against applicants who inquire about, disclose or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. Learn more: Pay Transparency . American Foods Group, LLC participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more: E-Verify



Summary

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.


What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.


• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!

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