Smithfield Foods
manufacturing
ProductionSupervisor2ndShift
“Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift at Smithfield Foods. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management. Perform daily inspections on production floor.. Lead safety audits.”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring production targets are met on time and to the highest quality standards; achieve production goals; maximizing efficiency; minimizing costs; keep everything running at peak performance; minimize downtime; reduce costs; maintain high standards of quality
Industry & Context.
leading problem-solving efforts for complex process issues; solid analytical and math abilities
travel up to 5% of the time, working in varying conditions (heat and cold), willing to work long hours and weekends when needed, plant environment will include wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals, Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud, Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus, Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or reach with hands and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required., Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project., communication skills (oral and written) while leading problem-solving efforts for complex process issues with solid analytical and math abilities., Skilled at motivating, training, and coaching employees to achieve peak performance while fostering a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment., Adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic environments, capable of working in varying conditions (heat and cold), and willing to work long hours and weekends when needed.
Nice to Have
SAP, internet tools, spreadsheets, Word, order processing, inventory software, food processing, leadership, manufacturing, knowledge of yields, plant efficiencies, operations procedures, bilingual
What You'll Do.
Perform daily inspections on production floor.
Maintain product quality.
Train employees on safe operating procedures.
Track and analyze production yields.
Direct and provide guidance to hourly production employees.
Analyze key product performance metrics.
Suggest changes to enhance production efficiency.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Drive clear communication across all levels.; Keeping the team aligned with daily objectives and results.; Work with Operations Managers and Supervisors to improve workflows.; Ensuring alignment on safety, quality, and production goals.
Communication Scope
oral and written communication skills
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