What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Pure Cut Poultry?
PURECUT POULTRY CO. Production Shift Supervisor PureCut Poultry Co. is looking for an experienced, hands-on Production Shift Supervisor to lead day-to-day production operations at our poultry processing facility. This is a floor leadership role. We’re looking for someone who knows poultry processing, knows how to lead people, and understands what it takes to keep a shift running safely, efficiently and on schedule. What You’ll Do As a Production Shift Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for the people, production and performance of your assigned shift. • Lead and supervise production employees throughout the shift • Make sure production lines are properly staffed and ready to operate on time • Execute the daily production schedule and meet production goals • Monitor throughput, yields, downtime, labor and product quality • Identify production problems quickly and take action to keep product moving • Work closely with Maintenance, Quality Assurance/Food Safety • Maintain a safe working environment and reinforce safe work practices • Ensure compliance with USDA, food safety, sanitation and company requirements • Train, coach and develop team members • Address attendance, performance and employee issues appropriately • Maintain accurate production, staffing and operational records • Look for ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste and control costs • Communicate clearly with the incoming/outgoing shift and plant leadership • Be visible and actively engaged on the production floor What We’re Looking For Ideally, you have: • Previous poultry processing or food manufacturing experience • Previous supervisory, lead or production leadership experience • A strong understanding of poultry plant operations • Experience managing hourly production employees • Knowledge of USDA, food safety and workplace safety requirements • The ability to manage production goals while maintaining quality and safety • Strong communication and problem-solving skills • Basic computer and production reporting skills • The ability to work in a fast-paced processing environment A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional technical, vocational or college education is a plus. The Person Who Will Thrive Here We’re looking for someone who takes ownership. You notice when something isn’t right and address it. You know your people. You understand your numbers. You don’t manage the operation from an office—you’re on the floor, communicating with your team and helping solve problems. You can hold people accountable while still treating them with respect. And because PureCut is a growing company, you’re comfortable working in an environment where everyone pitches in and good ideas can quickly become better ways of doing things. Why PureCut? At PureCut, you won’t be one supervisor among hundreds. You’ll have the opportunity to help shape how we operate, build a strong production team and have a visible impact on the success of the plant. We’re building a company focused on doing poultry processing well—safe people, quality product, dependable production and a team that takes pride in the work.