Opal Foods is seeking applications for a team and results oriented Production Supervisor at our Roggen, Colorado laying hen farm.
Role Description/Summary
The purpose of this role is to provide direct supervision of team members to ensure flocks are cared for, quality eggs are produced, and operational and quality goals are achieved. This position will also assist the Production Manager in ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations. This position reports directly to the site Production Manager.
Essential Job Functions – Must be able to perform these tasks with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Lead site production team members in obtaining operational goals
- Monitor and coach production team members in order to make them successful in assigned tasks
- Provide assignments and guidance to production maintenance team members
- Responsible for timecard review and team member performance management
- Ensure safety program initiatives for are followed by all team members
- Ensure bio-security program initiatives are followed by all team members
- Ensure regulatory compliance initiatives are followed by all team members
- Constantly look for opportunities to make processes more efficient and in alignment with overall organizational goals
- Observe operations and make recommendations to the Production Manager based on observations and operational needs
Other Responsibilities
- Other duties and projects as needed to support operational objectives.
Required Qualifications – Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Demonstrated ability to effectively speak, read, and write in English
- Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise team members including strong communication skills
- Must have mechanical understanding with ability to trouble shoot basic mechanics and ability to guide production maintenance technicians
- Must be a hands-on and interactive supervisor willing to teach/train team members
Preferred Qualifications – Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Previous experience in egg production, live poultry, or related fields
- High School Diploma or equivalent highly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, relevant course of studies preferred
- Demonstrated ability to effectively speak, read, and write in Spanish preferred
About Opal Foods: Opal Foods was formed in 2014 and is a partnership between Rose Acre Farms and Weaver Brothers. Our foundation is our commitment to our team, the quality of our product, our customers' satisfaction, and the welfare of our animals. Opal Foods provides high-quality, nutritious, affordable eggs to its customers through their farms based in Missouri, Minnesota, Colorado, and Iowa with its headquarters in Neosho, MO. For information on Opal Foods, please visit our website at www.opal-foods.com.
Benefits: Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and disability that will all become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods, LLC also provides a matching 401K plan.
Opal Foods is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.