Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!

We are currently hiring:

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Job Summary: Production Supervisor is responsible for daily production in the area of responsibility. Leading and training production team members in the production area of responsibility ensuring the efficient and safe manufacturing of quality products in a manner that is consistent with company policies and procedures.

Compensation Details: Salary range is between $68,463 and $96,573 per year depending on years of experience plus $4,000 per year for shift premium.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Seeks resolution of team member concerns to create an environment that expresses care, concern and consistency toward all team members.
• Promotes cooperation and dedication to superior workmanship among all team members.
• Provides training for team members on company policies, rules, regulations and job specific duties and responsibilities.
• Audits performance to verify knowledge transfer and adherence to training.
• Initiates needed maintenance work orders and monitors maintenance activities.
• Attains all budgeted and standard operating costs.
• Monitors and enforces adherence to GMP's and specifications. Maintains high levels of sanitation, housekeeping and product quality.
• Arranges for materials and supplies needed for daily production.
• Reviews and approves new methods and standards. Utilizes teamwork for improvements.
• Assures team members are paid correctly, reviewing time sheets, payroll and labor costs.
• Works with the HR department on team member staffing, care, benefits, pay, discipline, etc. Properly documents team member activities for attendance and discipline. Provides documents to HR for inclusion in team member's files. Administrates team member vacation and leave programs.
• Follow daily work schedule and reports variances.
• Encourages best use of energy and resources with minimal waste
• Inform team members about company and department activities and events.
• Accurate data reporting and follow-up on all department inventories, production, costs, meat and supply usages, variances, time, payroll, projects, quality issues, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Schedule requires a 2 - 2 - 3 schedule (working every other weekend).
• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to lead a team of resourceful and skilled team members.
• Must be able to work independently without constant supervision.
• Must be able to problem solve.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Computer skills including Google Suite.
• Knowledge of timekeeping system.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
• Coaching and performance management experience a plus.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends if needed.
• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test and background screen.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.

The following benefits are available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Discount Benefits
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

Disclosures: Pursuant to the Illinois Equal Pay Act, this posting includes the good faith, budgeted pay scale and general description of benefits that the employer reasonably expects to offer a successful, qualified applicant for this position as of the date of this posting with future pay and benefits subject to change based on employment conditions including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, and experience; performance; shift(s) worked; hours worked; department or business line; geographic location; and other market conditions in accordance with company policies and the at-will nature of this employment opportunity.