Supervisor in Training

Cooper Farms is a family-owned farm and food company based in Northwest Ohio for over 85 years. A commitment to teamwork and quality has made us one of the top turkey, hog and egg companies in the U.S. and awarded the company and its team an excellent reputation. Our St. Henry Harvesting plant in Mercer County, Ohio, prepares the turkeys for further processing and distribution. Cooper Farms is currently seeking a 1st shift Supervisor Trainee to join our team in St. Henry. The primary goal of this position is the effective and efficient operation of the deboning department including support of daily production activities, proper and efficient utilization of equipment and materials while striving for and achieving departmental excellence.

SHIFT HOURS

Monday through Friday (1st shift)

STARTING RATE

Commensurate with experience

ADDITIONAL PAY

Monthly and year-end profit-sharing bonuses (dependent upon company performance)

Job Functions:

Recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and overall quality of productsInitiate appropriate steps to prevent workplace accidents and injuriesWork closely with the Superintendent and Manager and make recommendations to improve production methods and equipment performanceInitiate and suggest plans to motivate team members to achieve departmental production goalsSupport and provide direction to deboning supervisors with problem solving and decision making. Help with AAR's to get to the root cause including audits as neededMaintain coverage in all areas in deboning when supervisors are out by filling in. This may include completing timecards and other needed activities in the areaWork with the deboning supervisors to achieve departmental production goals including quality, quantity, and yields. This can also include inedible targetsSupport supervisors in your area during downtime events, with line meetings, training needs or finding better fits for team members based on performance