Supervisor Production- Stock Yards

Birmingham, ALFull-timePosted Jul 27, 2026

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Hours and Days: Monday - Friday 6 Am - 3 PM

RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Assigns work in the Warehouse for same-day or future orders, ensures raw material is prepped and available for swift and timely completion and product flow through packaging is maximized.

  • Ensures first in first out meat rotation from the Cooler and Freezer for all species.

  • Works with Buyers to ensure adequate inventory to meet production needs and helps forecast future needs. "Sets up" 2nd shift, if applicable, for seamless shift transition according to known daily customer requirements through close communication with 2nd shift Supervisor.

  • Work with Sales and Purchasing to plan future order production and inventory requirements.

  • Work with Food Safety & Quality Assurance to maintain good manufacturing practices, meet HACCP and OSHA requirements and maintain all USDA standards.

  • Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

  • Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F.   Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10°F to +10°F

SUPERVISION 

  • The incumbent is required to provide direct supervision for Warehouse Production and Inventory Associates 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Education/Training: HS Diploma required, some college desired

Related Experience: 

  • 2 years of experience managing/leading an hourly workforce required 

  • 2 years of food production and inventory experience (meat, poultry or seafood) required


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Proactive, good at problem solving, good oral/written communication skills, effectively transmit knowledge.  

  • Good organization skills.

  • Committed to high standards of ethics and integrity.

  • Ability to motivate and energize people to achieve desired results.

  • Strong understanding of financial reports and cutting yield mathematics.  Willingness and desire to perform above industry standards to achieve and exceed expected results.  

  • Experience supervising a team of protein production warehouse and inventory associates.  

  • Strong skills in process improvement.  

  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, especially Excel. 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications required.

This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.

​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds).  The expected base rate for this role is between

$50,000 - $85,000

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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