PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR- HARVEST 2ND SHIFT

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR- HARVEST 2ND SHIFT

Location: Ottumwa, IA, United States

Date Posted: Oct 9, 2026

Category: Operations Management

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:Production Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:Harvest 2nd

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, Hot 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 and safety records
• 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 (25-50), production employees

Comments: The schedule for this position is typically Mon - Fri. Weekend work required as scheduled. During Fall Season, Saturdays are typically scheduled.

Position is not eligible for sponsorship of external candidates.

Applications without a resume will be disqualified.

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/vets.

Our foundation & our strength is in our values

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