Suspentec Supervisor A-Shift

SUMMARY:

Responsible for timely meeting production and shipping requirements within the company's stated quality, cost, and yield standards;  developing a competent staff of employees through coaching, training, and production techniques; providing timely performance reports to Management along with recommendations on all variances; and by following and implementing company policies and performance of contractual and production scheduling requirements.  Establish good lines of communication between support departments and plant operations; Encourage good work habits and promote safety.

YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 TO WORK AT TRIUMPH FOODS. Triumph Foods only employs individuals who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18 your application will not be considered.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following: Other duties may be assigned.   

• Establish and communicate realistic job requirements for subordinates; provide frequent feedback and review on performance and accurately appraise performance results against communicated expectations and, when necessary, resolve performance or work habit deficiencies.
• Check daily production orders to ensure fulfillment of customer orders; communicate product specifications and job orders to workers and assign duties.
• Enforcing compliance with Government regulations, safety programs, and Company policies and procedures and the importance of quality.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other departments in the plant in establishing and carrying out responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with the safety policies and procedures. Provide timely written feedback on causes of doctor cases, lost time accidents, and recommendations for preventing recurrence.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and direct setup and adjustments of machines.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, changes in working conditions, and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of the department or work crew.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Accurately manage time and production records.
• Maximize production yields efficiencies and ensure adherence to product specifications.
• Conduct a high level of cleanliness techniques.
• Facilitate employee monthly meetings/training sessions.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

Requires high school education. Prefer education beyond high school, including special training, vocational school, and/or college courses.  Two years of meat industry experience and Three to five years of supervisory experience.  Well-developed management skills utilizing sound management principles in leading a team of employees.  Proven ability to train and motivate personnel.  Must have strong organizational skills.

KNOWLEDGE:

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety files, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Must effectively communicate with USDA, production, and management personnel. Bi-lingual is a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems.  Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to use computers and all standard programs the industry uses and learn and effectively use any and all other computer programs that are or will be made available.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility.  The employee must sit; use hands to finger; handle or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak; hear, taste, and smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to climb ladders and platforms and wear all safety equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold/hot, and/or humid conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, cold/hot temperatures, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The work environment includes climate extremes found in all areas of plant operations.

DISCLAIMER:

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of the general responsibilities and requirements necessary to be successful. Triumph may, in its discretion, modify or revise the position description in order to meet the company’s changing business needs.

EEO/AA INFORMATION:

Triumph is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.