LIVE PORK FEED MILL SUPERVISOR - Hedrick Iowa
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Fremont, IA
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Fremont, IA
POSTED
10 days ago
Our Mission
To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services for customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our foundation & our strength is in our values
DETERMINATION | SIMPLICITY | AVAILABILITY | HUMILITY | SINCERITY | DISCIPLINE | OWNERSHIP
Job Title: Production Supervisor
Location: Hedrick IA
Job Status: Salaried
Direct Reports: Feed Mill Technicians, Maintenance Technicians
Reports Directly to: Feed Mill Manager
Nature of Position:
Leads the Hedrick IA Production Teamto produce swine feeds as efficiently and as safely as possible while meeting all corporate and government guidelines. Responsible for the daily production operation of the feed mill, ingredient receiving, feed production and feed delivery, coordinating feed hauling with external third-party provider. Leads safety, housekeeping and continuous improvement efforts. Responsible for the quality of the feed that is produced at the site. Supervises the feed mill employees and responsible for their performance evaluations.
JBS offers a competitive pay, benefits package, 401K, and bonus opportunities!
Essential Functions:
- Meet hourly/daily goals, maximizing the feed mill capacity while meeting corporate and business unit guidelines.
- Schedules and controls the production process following existing protocols, production records and controls.
- Monitors feed orders and assures proper execution in order to deliver feed on time.
- Coordinates with transportation regarding feed deliveries.
- Supervises and coaches feed mill employees. Keeps feed mill manager timely informed of successes and challenges related to personnel.
- Coordinates with Feed Desk, field staff and/or feed logistics personnel on feed deliveries and feed quality.
- Reviews daily production data and completes appropriate paperwork.
- Performs regular mill walkthroughs and acts on corrective procedures.
- Monitors inventories on site, and coordinates with merchants on ingredients in a timely manner.
- Controls formulas and coordinates with Formulation on formula requirements in a timely manner.
- Assists the feed mill manager with implementation and monitoring of milling programs and special projects.
- Coordinates with maintenance supervisor on preventative maintenance activities.
Success Factors:
Success Factors for a Production Supervisor include possessing a competitive mindset, adeptness at multitasking in dynamic environments, a commitment to ensuring operational excellence, the ability to step up in the manager's absence, being approachable, a fast learner, and proficiently coordinating multiple activities to maintain seamless mill operations.
Required
- HS Diploma or equivalent.
- 2 years’ previous supervisory experience in feed milling, or 5+ years previous supervisory experience in other manufacturing environment.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal or written).
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and priorities.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Tools.
- Able to operate a forklift.
- Safety training courses completed (OSHA or company required).
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, climbing ladders, lifting up to 60lbs.
- A Resume is required to be considered for the position.
- Less than 5% travel.
Preferred/Desired
- Bachelor Degree in feed manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related field
- 10 years’ previous supervisory experience in feed milling.
- Feed Mill Management experience.
- Experience in construction projects.
- Knowledge of Labor Relations and ability or organize and motivate people.
- Past performance shows highly developed leadership skills.
- Proficient in using of MS Office tools.
- 30 Hour Construction Safety Course (OSHA)
Working Conditions:
- Will be exposed to the elements depending on task at hand
- Will be required to climb ladders and work on elevated platforms.
- Work somewhat close to other people, such as when sharing work space.
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
- Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
Travel: May travel 1-3 times per year.
The company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control ACT requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work
EOE, including disability/vets
About the Company
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Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Pilgrim's is the second-largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Our corporate headquarters is in Greeley, Colorado. We employ approximately 38,000 people and have the capacity to process more than 36 million birds per week for a total of more than 9.5 billion pounds of live chicken annually.Pilgrim's products are sold to foodservice, retail and frozen entrée customers. The company's primary distribution is through retailers, foodservice distributors and restaurants throughout the United States and Puerto Rico and in the Northern and Central regions of Mexico. We currently operate in 12 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Mexico. These states include Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Pilgrim's Pride is a part of the JBS USA family. JBS S.A., the world's largest protein company, owns 75.5% of our outstanding common stock. Click here for more information on the JBS family of proteins.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or moreINDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
FOUNDED
2009