Production Supervisor - Mid-Shift
Verde Farms
People & HR, Operations
Pedricktown, NJ, USA
Posted on Mar 16, 2025
Verde Farms, LLC
www.verdefarms.com
Title: Production Supervisor
Reports To: Production & Logistics Manager
About Verde
Verde Farms is the leading marketer of natural, organic and grass-fed beef in the United States. Working with family farms across the globe, we are connecting consumers who desire healthy, great-tasting meat raised in a sustainable manner. Our employees believe in the company’s core set of principles, and leadership’s commitment to innovation!
As a dynamic, value-driven, privately-held company based in the greater Boston area, Verde Farms employees are united by the company’s mission, supportive culture, shared values, and integrity. This is a great time for key individuals to be a part of the double-digit growth of an organization that continuously creates new opportunities for team members to develop while changing the industry landscape.
About the Position:
The Production Supervisor will oversee Production Associates to ensure efficient and successful operations. They will supervise and coordinate the activities of the Production Associates engaged in all areas of ground beef production and steak fabrication. They will oversee the scheduling of workers and the tracking of labor hours worked. In addition, they will review and manage production yields.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
Summary of Experience and Requirements:
Why Verde Farms?
There’s something special about working at Verde Farms. We operate with a core set of principles: the promotion of health and wellness, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. These driving forces shape our vision and actions that guide every decision regarding supply, products, partners, and employees.
If you’re ready to join a team that values what they do, please submit your resume today!
**No Agency Candidates at this time. **
www.verdefarms.com
Title: Production Supervisor
Reports To: Production & Logistics Manager
About Verde
Verde Farms is the leading marketer of natural, organic and grass-fed beef in the United States. Working with family farms across the globe, we are connecting consumers who desire healthy, great-tasting meat raised in a sustainable manner. Our employees believe in the company’s core set of principles, and leadership’s commitment to innovation!
As a dynamic, value-driven, privately-held company based in the greater Boston area, Verde Farms employees are united by the company’s mission, supportive culture, shared values, and integrity. This is a great time for key individuals to be a part of the double-digit growth of an organization that continuously creates new opportunities for team members to develop while changing the industry landscape.
About the Position:
The Production Supervisor will oversee Production Associates to ensure efficient and successful operations. They will supervise and coordinate the activities of the Production Associates engaged in all areas of ground beef production and steak fabrication. They will oversee the scheduling of workers and the tracking of labor hours worked. In addition, they will review and manage production yields.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise, analyze, and resolve work problems or give assistance to Production Associates to resolve issues/obstacles that may arise during normal production
- Oversee the operation of production machinery including changing of film, changing of labels, and changing of dies.
- Immediately corrects or reports any production problems during a shift to Plant Manager
- Involved with all production planning and coordination to ensure orders are filled properly, promptly
- Maintain the highest standards for all raw materials and equipment – preparation for production readiness and inspection
- Maintain working knowledge, awareness, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices
- Ensure proper communication, training, and compliance to all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to proper use of PPEs, safe ergonomic practices, and proper/safe handling of food products
- Ensure Production Associates follow written and verbal instructions and standard operating procedures to manufacture quality products
- Ensure daily workflows result in meeting the production target for the day
- Communicate and implement changes with Quality Manager and Technicians to ensure all sanitization requirements are met
- Ensure the team is working at a fast pace to ensure timeliness in achieving production goals
- Work with HR to coach, counsel, and give timely feedback to Production Associates to address any performance issues (including documenting necessary disciplinary actions)
- Participate in meetings, huddles, and other communication as required to ensure successful planning and execution of the production schedule
- Support the care and maintenance of all equipment and systems in safe operating condition. Proactively address any equipment issues with the Maintenance Technician and Manager
- Maintain clean, sanitary, and safe work practices
- Maintain a team environment and high employee morale.
- Support continuous improvement projects
- Participate in training as required for the position
- Other duties as assigned
Summary of Experience and Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent with relevant work experience; bachelor’s degree a plus
- 5+ years of experience in a similar role within the beef grinding and further processing industry
- Experience working in a fast-paced, food manufacturing environment with tight deadlines to be met daily
- Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Strong conflict management skills
- Ability to mentor, and train all Production associate staff
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 60 lbs
- At times, will be required to go into various areas of the facility, subject to temperature and humidity changes
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods throughout the workday
- Strong organizational skills and ability to ensure deadlines are met
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance
- Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Ability to work under, comply with, and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Understand and abide by all safety regulations as well as policies and procedures set forth by Verde Farms
- Bilingual in Spanish (is a plus, not a requirement)
- Highly collaborative, perceptive, operate with integrity
Why Verde Farms?
- Excellent Health Benefits.
- Competitive Salary.
- Unlimited PTO Policy.
- Awesome Work Environment.
- United States – Pedricktown, NJ Area – Onsite
There’s something special about working at Verde Farms. We operate with a core set of principles: the promotion of health and wellness, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. These driving forces shape our vision and actions that guide every decision regarding supply, products, partners, and employees.
If you’re ready to join a team that values what they do, please submit your resume today!
**No Agency Candidates at this time. **