Category Management, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Cost Control, Employee Retention, English Language, Exceeded Sales Goal, Food Safety, Human Resources, Maintain Compliance, Multilingual, Operations Management, People Management, Plant Management, Production Management, Productivity Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
1ST SHIFT CUT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Location: Ottumwa, IA, United States
Date Posted: Jul 2, 2026
Category: Operations Management
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:Production Supervisor - 1st Shift
DEPARTMENT:Cut Floor
LOCATION:Ottumwa
SALARY CLASS:Exempt
Principle Responsibilities:
- Meet and exceed production goals set forth by plant management
- Supervise production employees
- Monitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production employees
- Ensure policy compliance with all production employees
- Perform various duties as assigned
- Responsible for meeting volume goals, reducing claims, maximizing yields, reducing cost, employee retention and maintain good working relationships with the Union, USDA (meat), and maintenance employees
- Ensure compliance with food safety, and all human resources and safety policies
Working Conditions:
- Production and maintenance settings
- Exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives
- Slippery floors, cold temperatures, and loud ambient noise
Education:
- High School degree or equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor's Degree in applicable field preferred
Experience: 1-2 years proven supervisory experience in the Beef or Pork industry preferred
Special Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally in English
- Bilingual skills helpful
- Excellent conflict resolution skills
- Computer knowledge required
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to work 50+ hours
- Good attendance record (Less than 3 points, for internal candidates)
Relationships:
Internal: Employees on the production line and plant management
External: USDA and Union
Supervision of Personnel: Hourly direct reports (25-35), production employees
Comments: The schedule for this position is typically Mon - Fri. Weekend work required as scheduled. During Fall Season, Saturdays are typically scheduled.
JBS offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.
JBS is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE, including disability/vet
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