For over 120 years, Seltzer’s has had the reputation of being the very best in our industry. We are now at a turning-point in our company and are shaping an even better brand for the next 120 years. We believe in a “people first” culture where respect and quality are never sacrificed for profit.
With our world-class standards of quality and performance, combined with a fun, safe, and inclusive environment, it’s no wonder many of our team members have been a part of the Seltzer’s family for 20, 30, and even 40 years. Come join us!
Production Supervisor

Seltzer’s Smokehouse is looking for a highly skilled Production Supervisor who is ready to join us as we head into a new chapter in our amazing story. With a renewed vision from our next generation CEO, the iconic Seltzer’s brand is preparing for national expansion through innovation, creativity, and forward thinking.

Role: We are looking for a Production Supervisor with the proven ability to manage and give direction to 150 employees. You will be responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, development, coaching, disciplining and completing performance appraisals for employees. You will also promote production achievement and performance improvement across the organization through the establishment and maintenance of KPIs.

Responsibilities:

• Manages and leads the activities of the Halves, Making Room, Specialty and Slicing Departments to ensure quality and productivity goals are met on a daily basis.
• Meets company goals in relation to safety, quality and on-time delivery of products.
• Supports Quality Manager, ensures compliance with Quality Management System, GMPs, USDA compliance, company policies and procedures.
• Oversees production investigations for root cause and CAPA determination.
• Works closely with all departments to ensure staff is working in compliance with internal policies and procedures, external client expectations and GMPs.
• Maintains a constant awareness of the business context and company profitability.
• Understands and participates in manpower planning including approval/denial of time off requests
• Maintains the integrity and performance of production expectations with Lean, cost-effective strategies that meet business objectives.
• Identifies initiatives to improve teamwork, morale, cost savings, shift performance and reduced labor cost.
• Ensures workforce is well trained to provide seamless and timely delivery of service.
• Continuously improves talent base within operations to achieve growth and meet market needs (reduce costs, shorter production introduction cycle times and on-time delivery).
• Manages and assists in coordination of efforts between support departments.
• Accountable for troubleshooting problems through to resolution, escalating as necessary.
• Communicates with and responds to Customer regarding labor requirements, equipment performance and/or material issues.
• Manages confidential information/documentation as required by policies.
• Reviews records, reports, documents to comply with Company operational expectations.
• Assumes additional related responsibilities as required.
• Ensure food safety and food defense in the plant.

Qualifications:

• College degree or relevant production experience

• Advanced computer skills and ability to learn new software.
• Minimum 5 years of Management Leadership experience.
• Preferred Tamlin WMS experience but not required
• Must be able to troubleshoot issues, anticipate problems and make logical decisions.
• Must be able to lift, push and/or move items up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis.
• Must be able to work normal and/or extended (evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) office hours to meet established deadlines.
• Must be able to travel independently to support Company objectives and personal development.

You must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal with the ability to develop relationships at all levels in the organization; along with strong organizational, administrative and analytical skills - sound business judgment and a proactive approach to problem solving. You must also be goal focused with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks/projects in a fast-paced environment with a high attention to detail.

Compensation- We provide an amazing benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, vision, and a lot of other benefits. Vaccination and subsequent boosters are considered a condition of employment (if you need to request an accommodation, please contact our HR department directly: hr@seltzerslebanon.com)

Seltzer's is an Equal Opportunity Employer