Production Supervisor

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

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Position Summary And Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is to

Oversee production lines of a fast-paced meat cutting facility including ground beef, steaks, and/or marinating products.

• Council and tutor employees on a daily basis.
• Estimate manpower requirements and select qualified employees to perform necessary work.
• Assign employees to jobs and instruct them in the proper procedures that will ensure quality, safety and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all established employee policies.
• Initiate discipline measures as required .
• Document and maintain records on all employees relating to discipline, promotion and attendance.
• Train crew leaders to assume supervisory position in the event of absence or promotion.
• Create an environment without fear that promotes creativity and process improvement.
• Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure that production schedules are met, quality exceeds customer expectations and all HACCP and safety regulations are followed.
• Prepare reports concerning departmental activities and complete daily paperwork accurately.
• Recommend improvements and modifications in the organization, procedures, policies, standards and methods in order to improve the system.
• Check weights on all meats to ensure good net weights on products and piece count needed for daily orders.
• Conduct daily safety inspection and monitoring to ensure quality and consistency of yields.
• Ensure orders are filled and plan production activity on a daily basis.
• Conduct performance appraisals as directed.
• Provide feedback and assistance to direct reports.
• As production demand varies, all Production Supervisors are expected to have hour and day flexibility.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Partner with supervisor and FSQA team on product quality issues.
• Maintain all work surfaces, tools, and equipment clean and sanitized.
• Always follow and m anage GMP , USDA, HACCP, SSOP, food and employee safety policies, rules and regulations.
• Always follow OSHA and the Ben E. Keith employee safety policy, rule s and regulations such as Lock Out Tag Out.
• Wear required protective and food safety equipment at all times while in the production area.
  
  

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• Must have basic knowledge of meat cutting and/or cooked foods .
• Must have basic knowledge of HACCP and general food safety .
• Must be able to read, write and speak English (bilingual a plus) .
• Must be computer literate .
• Must be able to stand on your feet at least 85% of the day .
• Must be able to work in the cold (45º F environment)
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.  
• Familiarity with pallet jack, forklift, or other industrial vehicles. 
• Excellent teamwork skills. 
• Excellent c ommunication s kills
• Self-Starter.  
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic math knowledge .
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent ly, safely , and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state , and local standards.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift , and carry up to 80 lbs.
• Must be able to stand on your feet all day and work in a cold (32-40º) environment.
  
  

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Employee Credit Union
  
  

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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