Processing Shift Supervisor TRAINEE (Bilingual - English/Spanish)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Ability to perform physical production work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
- Ability to work long working days/weeks; including considerable overtime.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, required.
- Previous manufacturing, production, or industrial operations experience, preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing production priorities.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency with standard business software.
- Mechanically inclined w/ the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and perform basic maintenance and repairs using hand and specialized tools
- Comfortable stepping in to support troubleshooting and maintenance needs to keep operations running efficiently
Nice to have
- Hands-on.
- Highly visible and approachable with employees.
- Strong sense of urgency and accountability.
- Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to pitch in wherever needed.
- Ability to earn the respect of production employees through active involvement and leadership by example.
Full description
Job Role: Processing Shift Supervisor TRAINEE (Bilingual - English/Spanish)
Classification: Regular, Full-Time Employee; Hourly, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday-Friday + Weekend Coverage
Location: Dallas, TX
Department: 500 - Processing
Reports To: Plant Manager
About Nutrition 101: Nutrition 101, headquartered in Pendleton, Indiana, is a leader in eco-friendly waste handling and innovative food lifecycle management solutions. Our team helps food processors, manufacturers, and retailers turn food byproducts into sustainable resources such as livestock feed and recycled materials. By recovering millions of tons of food byproducts each year, we help our partners reduce waste while creating value for agricultural producers and the food industry.
Position Summary:
The Processing Shift SupervisorTrainee at 101 is responsible for overseeing production operations during assigned shift. This role ensures that work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Quality standards. The Shift Supervisor leads production staff, manages workflow, resolves issues in real time, and acts as the key point of contact for shift performance.
This is a hands-on role that requires someone who can effectively manage daily production activities while building strong relationships with employees on the plant floor. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading from the front, working alongside the crew, and ensuring production goals, quality standards, and safety expectations are achieved.
This position is not an office-based management role; it requires daily engagement in plant operations and active participation in production when needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Become fully certified in role. Pacesetter for all processing/production activities.
- Supervise and organize the entire shift; able to step in for any role under - Shift Lead, Shift Operator, Processing Shift Associate.
- Review load scheduling and understand scheduling priorities.
- Process loads completely and efficiently.
- Know how to operate all equipment efficiently and understand when it needs maintenance.
- Confirm documentation and math totals are correct for every load on shift; confirm all paperwork is correct for shift.
- Train crew: be knowledgeable on latest procedures and confirm self and crew understands them.
- Complete daily supervisor checklist & cleaning checklists.
- Communicate with team, off-going/on-coming shifts, and leadership.