Production Supervisor

The Fabrication Supervisor oversees daily operations in the assigned fabrication area, ensuring production meets safety, quality, yield, and efficiency goals. This role is responsible for enforcing company and regulatory standards, building employee engagement, and managing resources to achieve operational targets.

Daily Responsibilities

• Supervise daily fabrication operations, ensuring compliance with EHS, food safety, and quality standards.
• Lead and develop employees, fostering a collaborative, safety-focused work environment.
• Monitor staffing, job assignments, and rotations to meet production demands.
• Conduct new hire and position-transfer training, ensuring proper use of PPE and safe work practices.
• Enforce safety and food safety policies, taking immediate corrective action when needed.
• Maintain accurate records, including work orders, training documentation, safety letters, and incident reports.
• Collaborate with USDA inspectors to ensure all products meet regulatory and company specifications.
• Drive operational improvements, including yield optimization, cost control, and employee retention.
• Plan and organize production schedules based on product types, quantities, and delivery dates.

• Comprehensive operating knowledge of food service and retail distribution.
• Beef processing experience.
• Proven experience in shipping distribution, logistics, or cold storage center operations with a focus on shipping & receiving.
• 3+ years of working experience in shipping management.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP standards, GMP practices, and safety protocol adherence is essential
• Strong leadership skills with prior shipping supervisor or team management experience.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skilled in process improvement methodologies such as lean management to enhance operational efficiency.
• Experience in operating material handling equipment including forklifts (sit down and stand-up) and other heavy lifting tools; forklift certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory control practices, materials handling procedures, and OSHA safety standards.
• Excellent managerial communication skills for effective team leadership and coordination across departments.
• Ability to manage shipping operations efficiently while maintaining high safety standards.
• Familiarity with RF scanners, inventory management systems, and logistics software for real-time tracking and reporting.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Written and Oral English communication skills
• Spanish communications skills ideal but not required
• Knowledge of Adage ERP and Assistics inventory systems ideal but not required

This position offers an opportunity to lead a dynamic team within a fast-paced environment dedicated to excellence in shipping distribution operations.

Central Valley Meat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and selected based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on employee's or applicant's citizenship, race, age, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Central Valley Meat participates in E-Verify during the hire process for all new Team Members.