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Supervisor Production- Stock Yards

US Foods

Birmingham, ALFull-time$50–85K/yrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$50–85K/yr
Location
Birmingham, AL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

US Foods is hiring a Supervisor Production- Stock Yards. The Production Supervisor assigns work in the warehouse, ensuring raw material is prepped and product flow is maximized. This role ensures first-in, first-out meat rotation, works with buyers to maintain adequate inventory, and collaborates with sales and purchasing for future order planning. The supervisor also maintains good manufacturing practices and USDA standards, and provides direct supervision for Warehouse Production and Inventory Associates.

Key focus areas include Assign work in the Warehouse for same-day or future orders, Ensure raw material is prepped and available for swift and timely completion, and Maximize product flow through packaging.

Successful candidates bring HS Diploma, Managing/Leading Hourly Workforce, and Food Production And Inventory Experience. Important skills include Food Safety, OSHA, USDA Standards, Proactive, Problem Solving, and Oral Communication.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food SafetyOSHAUSDA StandardsProactiveProblem SolvingOral CommunicationCommunicationKnowledge TransmissionOrganization SkillsEthics and IntegrityMotivate and Energize PeopleFinancial ReportsCutting Yield MathematicsProcess ImprovementMicrosoft OfficeExcel

Qualifications

HS Diploma2 Years Managing/Leading Hourly Workforce2 Years Food Production and Inventory ExperienceExperience Supervising Protein Production Warehouse and Inventory AssociatesSome College

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

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Hours and Days: Monday - Friday 6 Am - 3 PM RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assigns work in the Warehouse for same-day or future orders, ensures raw material is prepped and available for swift and timely completion and product flow through packaging is maximized.

  • Ensures first in first out meat rotation from the Cooler and Freezer for all species.

  • Works with Buyers to ensure adequate inventory to meet production needs and helps forecast future needs. "Sets up" 2nd shift, if applicable, for seamless shift transition according to known daily customer requirements through close communication with 2nd shift Supervisor.

  • Work with Sales and Purchasing to plan future order production and inventory requirements.

  • Work with Food Safety & Quality Assurance to maintain good manufacturing practices, meet HACCP and OSHA requirements and maintain all USDA standards.

  • Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

  • Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F. Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10°F to +10°F

SUPERVISION

  • The incumbent is required to provide direct supervision for Warehouse Production and Inventory Associates

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education/Training: HS Diploma required, some college desired

Related Experience:

  • 2 years of experience managing/leading an hourly workforce required

  • 2 years of food production and inventory experience (meat, poultry or seafood) required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Proactive, good at problem solving, good oral/written communication skills, effectively transmit knowledge.

  • Good organization skills.

  • Committed to high standards of ethics and integrity.

  • Ability to motivate and energize people to achieve desired results.

  • Strong understanding of financial reports and cutting yield mathematics. Willingness and desire to perform above industry standards to achieve and exceed expected results.

  • Experience supervising a team of protein production warehouse and inventory associates.

  • Strong skills in process improvement.

  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications required.

This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.

​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between

$50,000 - $85,000

EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status

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