Production Supervisor- Plant 1 FSO (Nights)

As a Production Supervisor at Foster Farms, you will be responsible for overseeing the packaging line employees, ensuring the smooth operation of the production process while meeting daily production goals. You'll supervise the packaging of various poultry products to ensure they meet our quality and USDA criteria. Additionally, you'll train and monitor employees, provide feedback on productivity and safety, and take necessary actions to maintain a safe working environment.

To qualify for the Production Supervisor position at Foster Farms, candidates must possess a B.S. or B.A. degree in Business Management, or equivalent work experience, preferably in the agricultural industry. Strong verbal and written communication skills, good interpersonal abilities, and a solid mathematical background for calculations on quality and productivity reports are also essential.

Foster Farms is committed to the development of its team members. For Production Supervisors, this means having access to training opportunities that cover Quality Control, Human Resources, and more. The company promotes from within, offering a pathway for career advancement across different functional areas while ensuring that employees can gain diverse experiences along their journey.

The pay range for a Production Supervisor at Foster Farms is between $69,400 to $82,285 per year. This competitive salary reflects the importance of the role in managing production processes efficiently while ensuring quality and compliance with industry regulations.

The work environment for a Production Supervisor at Foster Farms is dynamic and family-oriented. With a strong commitment to safety and quality, you'll be working with a team that values collaboration and teamwork. Expect a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are recognized, and you're encouraged to take initiative.

When faced with production issues on the packaging line, it’s essential to act quickly and analyze the root cause of the problem. Discuss specific examples where you've identified issues, communicated with team members, and implemented solutions that minimized downtime and optimized productivity.

It's crucial to showcase your understanding of quality control during the interview. Discuss your specific experiences with quality checks, compliance with USDA regulations, and how you’ve ensured product consistency and safety in previous roles, highlighting any metrics or improvements you've achieved.

To motivate my team, I believe in open communication, recognition of their efforts, and setting achievable goals. Share examples from your past experiences where you successfully inspired a team to enhance productivity and morale, showing how you prioritize a positive work environment.

In managing training and evaluations, I focus on developing a clear training plan that aligns with both company standards and employees’ growth paths. Provide an example of how you’ve conducted training sessions or evaluated team members in the past to demonstrate your competency.

When asked about safety programs, share a detailed example of safety training programs you've initiated or improved in your previous roles. Discuss the challenges you faced, how you engaged your team, and any measurable results that demonstrate its success.

Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards requires thorough knowledge and proactive measures. Talk about your experience in adhering to USDA regulations, any audits you’ve participated in, and how you kept your team informed and compliant through regular training and check-ins.

When handling conflicts, I approach the situation calmly and seek to understand both sides before addressing the issue. Provide a specific example where you successfully resolved a conflict within your team, emphasizing your communication and mediation skills.

Adapting to changing production demands is crucial in a fast-paced environment like Foster Farms. Share strategies you’ve utilized, such as cross-training employees, developing flexible production plans, or agility in decision-making that have prepared your team to meet demands efficiently.

Discuss specific projects where you enhanced productivity; share the data showing improvement. Emphasize the strategies you employed, whether through process improvements, performance monitoring, or employee engagement initiatives that resulted in measurable output increases.

In your response, highlight the importance of thorough onboarding for new employees. Share examples from your past roles where you developed onboarding programs, ensured new hires were equipped with the necessary skills, and monitored their growth to become effective team members.