Production Supervisor Trainee (Northland)

Overview

Essential Job Functions:

• Work in different departments alongside supervisors and employees to learn, understand and positively impact production operations.
• Accept delegated responsibilities and duties with the goal of eventually becoming a manager.
• Work with other managers to plan and direct the work of the organization.
• Evaluate work output.
• Use Company reports to analyze efficiencies, profit and inventory activity.
• Identify trends and recommends proactive or remedial action to manage business situations.
• Work with and through management to develop and implement actions that protect company assets and profitability or set policies and procedures.
• Train and develop management skills while leading and motivating others.
• Become certified on forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Supervise, direct, develop, train employees within manufacturing.
• Interpret, apply, and/or enforce all company policies, programs, rules, regulations, and safety rules in support of departmental and corporate goals for safety, quality, and production.
• Ensure the production and delivery of high quality products in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Active involvement in employee safety and ensuring overall safety in the workplace.
• Foster an environment conducive to achieving continuous improvement.
• Attend presentations, meetings, classes, or training and create projects or presentations; take tests if applicable.
• Interact with vendors, suppliers or customers
• NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Work in different departments alongside supervisors and employees to learn, understand and positively impact production operations.
• Accept delegated responsibilities and duties with the goal of eventually becoming a manager.
• Work with other managers to plan and direct the work of the organization.
• Evaluate work output.
• Use Company reports to analyze efficiencies, profit and inventory activity.
• Identify trends and recommends proactive or remedial action to manage business situations.
• Work with and through management to develop and implement actions that protect company assets and profitability or set policies and procedures.
• Train and develop management skills while leading and motivating others.
• Become certified on forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Supervise, direct, develop, train employees within manufacturing.
• Interpret, apply, and/or enforce all company policies, programs, rules, regulations, and safety rules in support of departmental and corporate goals for safety, quality, and production.
• Ensure the production and delivery of high quality products in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Active involvement in employee safety and ensuring overall safety in the workplace.
• Foster an environment conducive to achieving continuous improvement.
• Attend presentations, meetings, classes, or training and create projects or presentations; take tests if applicable.
• Interact with vendors, suppliers or customers

Required Education and Experience

• Diploma/GED required.
• Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of food industry experience preferred.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Individuals must be able to work different shifts, weekends, and overtime.  
• Travel to different plants or locations at times will be required.
• Work environment contains heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals, and fast-paced manufacturing equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Summary

Green Bay Dressed Beef, LLC (Northland) an American Foods Group company is a privately held meat processing company located in Green Bay, WI.  This facility is considered a salt soak plant and processes an average of one million pounds of Kosher beef produ