Production Supervisor-Debone at Koch Foods in Morristown, Tennessee

Job Description:

In 1985, Koch Foods started as a one-room chicken de-boning and cutting operation with 13 employees. We’ve grown to be one of the top poultry processors in the U.S., but the core of who we are remains unchanged: a team that is adept, reliable and service oriented.

A Plant Production Supervisor is primarily responsible for ensuring assigned teams' highest level of productivity in cost-efficient manner, while maintaining high quality standards and customer specifications. In addition, Supervisors direct a team of employees, ensuring compliance with GMPs, safety, and Company policies and procedures. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coach and train employees, providing professional development through ongoing feedback of strengths and needed improvement


• Promote safety throughout assigned work area


• Ensure proper staffing before start-up of production line


• Mentor and motivate employees, providing training and development to optimize performance and personal growth


• Ensure required document completion and maintenance


• Develop and maintain employee relationships while promoting company values (i.e. good attendance, strong work ethic, etc.) 


• Communicate and ensure compliance with Company policy, standards and procedures


• Ensure compliance with established food safety programs, including HACCP, SSOPs and GMPs


• Optimize employee engagement through positive leadership


• Maximize yields, and minimize downtime


• Plan and implement process improvements


• All other relevant duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Business Management, or related field preferred


• 1+ year(s) supervisory experience, preferably in poultry or meat processing


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Proficient technology, computer, mathematical and analytical skills


• General knowledge of production operations


• Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMPs and HACCP


• Proven leadership skills and abilities


• Proven team-building abilities


• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

Physical/Environmental Factors:

• Repetitive hand motions, reaching, and lifting up to 20 lbs


• Stand and walk on concrete majority of shift


• Frequently stoop, kneel, crawl, twist, bend and lift various weights as needed


• Occasionally climb ladders, steep inclines, and enter confined spaces


• Exposure to cold, humid environment with temperatures ranging from 40 to 90 degrees


• Exposure to noise levels greater than 85 decibels


• Exposure to strong odors, including ammonia


• Exposure to slippery and wet conditions

Benefits (after approximately 30 days of employment):

• Promotional Career Opportunities


• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance


• 401k Savings Plan (after 1 year of employment)


• Paid Weekly


• Paid Time Off


• Employee Purchase Program


• Cobra Insurance Cost Reimbursement

Other:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

Koch Foods participates in the E-Verify system and uses all tools made available by the federal government to confirm the employment eligibility of all employees. All applicants are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process. U.S. law requires companies to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States – either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization.

Koch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

• High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Business Management, or related field preferred


• 1+ year(s) supervisory experience, preferably in poultry or meat processing


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Proficient technology, computer, mathematical and analytical skills


• General knowledge of production operations


• Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMPs and HACCP


• Proven leadership skills and abilities


• Proven team-building abilities


• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

• Promotional Career Opportunities


• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance


• 401k Savings Plan (after 1 year of employment)


• Paid Weekly


• Paid Time Off


• Employee Purchase Program


• Cobra Insurance Cost Reimbursement