3rd shift Coordinates and directs the activities of employees to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality. Inspects product to verify production specifications are met. Trains and supervises production personnel. Ensures adherence to PPC Cardinal Safety Rules. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Supervises the day-to-day activities of production operations and personnel to meet established production, quality control and safety standards.- Ensures activities meet short-term goals established for production continuity and balance such as limiting down time, maximizing line efficiencies, machine loading, grievance resolution and equipment maintenance.- Works with other plant function areas as needed to ensure support in attaining output, productivity and quality.- Schedules, trains and motivates production labor force to ensure consistent attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity and cost levels. Interviews and recommends individuals for open positions.- Recommends improvements in production flow or methods.- Uses operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and to improve product quality.- Notifies management personnel of machines and/or equipment that could be modified to improve production and quality of products.- Conducts safety meetings, safety observations, incident investigations and promotes safe work practices. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: High School Diploma/GED; College Degree in related field preferred. EXPERIENCE: - 3 or more years of previous Supervisory experience.- Poultry or food industry experience a plus.- Previous leadership skills with 20 or more employees.- Effective communication both orally and in writing.- Capable of independent decision making.- Must have basic computer knowledge.- Ability to manage multiple priorities.- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.