What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trim and Packout Supervisor position at Mountaire Jobs?
Primary Purpose
The Production Supervisor ensures the successful nightly execution of department operations by aligning procedures, people, and resources to achieve established goals for quality, efficiency, yield, and safety. This role provides hands‑on leadership on the production floor and supports a high‑performance, compliant, and safe work environment.
Major Duties & Responsibilities- Ensure nightly production orders are fulfilled and the department is staffed appropriately to meet operational demands.
- Lead team members in following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Production Practices (GPPs).
- Monitor product quality and packaging specifications; implement corrective actions to address defects or process deviations.
- Maintain compliance with all food safety regulations and promptly correct any non‑conformances.
- Achieve and sustain key departmental metrics, including BMPH, Cost/lb., PPMH, and A‑Grade %.
- Follow all Human Resources and Safety policies, including timely completion of Kronos and Oracle HCM time‑off requests, required safety training, and certifications.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safe work practices.
- Must be able to work in cold, hot, wet, and fast‑paced industrial conditions typical of poultry processing.
- Requires extended periods of standing, walking, and supervising production activities on the floor.
- Must be comfortable working around moving equipment, conveyors, and high‑volume production areas.
- Night shift, typically starting around 4:30 p.m.
- Shifts may run 10–12 hours, depending on production needs.
- Flexibility is required based on plant operations and nightly production flow.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred.
- 3 years of demonstrated supervisory experience in lieu of degree; poultry experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge and experience with HACCP principles.
- Familiarity with USDA regulations, sanitation requirements, and pre‑operations guidelines.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
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