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JBS USA PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR ENGINEER in Grand Island, Nebraska
Purpose & Scope: Reports directly to the Operations superintended and has primary responsibility for the direction of the workforce to achieve all safety, quality and operational goals as set forth by facility management.
Principle Responsibilities: List and describe (in order of importance) the specific tasks, assignments, level of discretionary authority and/or functions performed.
Productions Supervisor/ Production Supervisor Engineer
Meet and exceed production goals set forth by plant management
Responsible for meeting volume goals though the improvement of efficiencies
Responsible for increased volume attainment through process flow management
Improve employee safety by identifying hazards and problem shooting solutions
Manages labor to a zero budget
Proactively looks for ways to reduce cost through the elimination of excess raw material
Look for continuous improvement in operating processes and procedures and encourages hourly team member’s ownership of all processes
Completes daily production plans by scheduling and assigning employees; accomplishing work results; prioritizing; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results on end of shift production summaries
Manages hourly employee’s timecards and vacation requests, ensuring accurate pay
Adhere to all product specifications to reduce claims and maximize yields
Increases employee retention and maintains good working relationships with the Union, USDA (meat), and all employees
Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing employees on the use of all control points, equipment and resources
Ensures food safety, human resources, and safety policies compliance by all production employees
Additional Responsibilities: Productions Supervisor Engineer
Responsible for minimizing down time through engineering controls
Participation in Operational Excellence project, meeting project team no less than twice per year
Leverage advanced engineering skillsets to optimize production goals
Working Conditions:
Production and maintenance settings
Exposure to various chemicals, machinery and knives
Slippery floors, extreme temperatures and loud noises
High level of interaction with other departments and employees
50+ hours per week, occasionally on weekends
Requirements: Describe necessary knowledge or skills, and type and amount of formal schooling, and work experience normally required to obtain these. Do not describe your own particular background.
Production Supervisor
Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
Experience
- 1-2 years proven supervisory experience in the food industry, industry-specific experience encouraged
Production Supervisor Engineer
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering field required
Experience
- 1-2 years proven supervisory experience in the food industry, industry-specific experience encouraged
Special Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both written and verbally
Bilingual skills helpful
Capable of independent decision making
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent conflict resolution skills
Demonstrates integrity and fairness
Able to quickly and effectively adapt to new and changing situations
Desire for continuous improvement
Shows compassion towards and has an interest in others
Basic computer knowledge required
Good organizational skills
Able to work assigned hours/days, including occasional weekends as required
Good attendance and safety records
Relationships:
Internal: Employees on the production line and plant management
External: USDA and Union
Supervision of Personnel: List titles reporting directly through you and number of employees reporting through each
- Manages: Production employees
EOE/M/F/VET/DISABLED