FABRICATION SUPERINTENDENT

JBS
Plainwell, MI

Description

Position at JBS USA

About JBS

JBS began in 1953 as a small, family-owned company in Brazil. We have continued to steadily grow and are now the largest animal protein processor in the world. Though our business has grown, our family values remain our foundation. We seek to hire dedicated individuals who are committed to learning and share our desire to be the best. At JBS, our team members are our most important asset and feeding the world is our greatest goal. The Plainwell facility began operations in 1918 under the Murray Packing company. In the 1960's, it was acquired by Murco and in 1998 by Packerland. In 2000, Packerland was acquired by Smithfield. In 2010, the facility joined the JBS USA family.

Plainwell is the only JBS plant with Modified Atmospheric Packaging (MAP), a packaging process that changes oxygen levels to extend shelf-life. The MAP process is a part of the Plainwell ground beef operation. Plainwell is also one of the few plants that produces ground beef patties. Over one million lbs (450,000 kg) of beef are produced each day. The Plainwell facility produces biogas in an anaerobic lagoon and uses it in place of natural gas to heat a portion of the water used in the plant. The facility was recognized by the American Meat Institute as a Tier 3 facility for its accomplishments with ISO 14001. Plainwell recently built a $31 million distribution center (85,000 ft²) with a 55,000 box capacity.

Opportunities

Investing in our people is a large part of the reason why success at JBS is so achievable. Working in operations gives you the opportunity to contribute to the very core of our business: producing the highest quality products for families around the globe. At the JBS operations facilities, we offer career growth opportunities for people with all kinds of interests and backgrounds who are interested in working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Additionally, opportunities for those who enjoy working within the production environment and are excited about both leading a team and ensuring we are producing a top quality, safe product for families across the globe.

Benefits

JBS® values the people who make our company a success. We want to be sure our team members know just how much we appreciate their dedication by ensuring they love working with us. As part of our total compensation package, JBS® and offers comprehensive employee benefits designed to meet the healthcare and financial goals of our team members and their families today, tomorrow and in the future.

DESCRIPTION

Position at JBS USA Food Company

  • Oversees efficiency of monitoring production, scanning make sheet, and discussing daily goals with Supervisors.
  • Reports to Fabrication Office for order sheet (make sheet), attends supervisor meetings, and reports work schedule to supervisors daily.

  • Directs supervisors with respect to production volume, quality, cost and meeting production schedules and delivery dates.
  • Handles any employee grievance, dispute or problem in most efficient manner possible. Any unsolved matter taken up with Human Resources.

  • Actively participates in group meetings, line meetings, and supervisory meetings.

  • Work with the Quality control department to insure product quality & food safety.

  • Trains and develops supervisors to provide management depth and develop teamwork to attain department objectives.

  • Monitors and confirms the machinery, equipment and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized.
  • Maintains good employee relations and adherence to labor contract provisions.
  • Contact with line personnel, in addition to plant management.

    Required skills:

  • Team oriented

  • Communication skills

  • People skills

  • Bilingual important, but not mandatory.

  • Knowledge of beef cuts and production process.

  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English
  • Must have 2-3 years of packinghouse experience

    Working Conditions:

  • Working in cold temperature

  • Frequent exposure to knives, hot water and production machinery.

  • Physical demands of this position may include a great deal of walking and stair climbing
  • Environment consists of slick floors and loud noise.

  • Employee will typically work 50-55 hours per week M-F with some Saturday work if necessary.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

  • Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
  • Paid Time off: Vacation and 6 company observed holidays;
  • 401(k): eligible after the 1st day of employment including company match which begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
  • This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;

EOE/Vets/Disability

Posted 2026-07-11

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