Fabrication Supervisor

Fabrication Supervisor Rainier Pure Beef Company | Full-Time | On-Site About Rainier Pure Beef Rainier Pure Beef Company is a locally operated beef processing company located in Southwest Washington. Our team is committed to producing high-quality beef products while maintaining strong standards for food safety, animal welfare, employee safety, and operational excellence.

Our success depends on the people who make our operations possible. We value hard work, accountability, teamwork, and treating others with respect. As we continue to strengthen our operations and invest in our employees, we are looking for leaders who share these values and want to make a meaningful impact.

Position Summary

Rainier Pure Beef is seeking an experienced, hands-on Fabrication Supervisor to lead daily production operations within our beef fabrication department. This position is responsible for overseeing an assigned production area, ensuring employees have the training, equipment, and support needed to work safely, efficiently, and successfully.

The Fabrication Supervisor plays a key role in meeting production goals, maintaining product quality, managing labor, and ensuring compliance with food safety and workplace safety requirements. We are looking for a leader who is comfortable working directly with employees on the production floor, communicates clearly, addresses challenges proactively, and takes ownership of their team's performance.

The ideal candidate understands that successful production starts with effective people leadership. This includes setting clear expectations, recognizing strong performance, coaching employees, and maintaining a respectful and accountable work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operational Leadership Oversee daily operations within an assigned fabrication production area, ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent performance. Coordinate staffing, production schedules, and workflow to meet throughput, yield, quality, and customer requirements. Monitor production performance, identify inefficiencies, and take corrective action when needed.

Maintain appropriate line speeds, labor allocation, and product flow while minimizing downtime and unnecessary waste. Work closely with Lead Supervisors and other production leaders to coordinate activities and resolve operational challenges. Collaborate with Maintenance, FSQA, Harvest, and other departments to support daily production needs.

Ensure employees follow established fabrication, trimming, handling, and packaging procedures. Employee Leadership & Development Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support to frontline production employees. Establish clear expectations for performance, attendance, safety, quality, and workplace conduct. Build positive working relationships with employees through consistent communication, fairness, and follow-through.

Conduct regular performance feedback, evaluations, and coaching conversations. Recognize employee contributions and address performance or behavioral concerns promptly and professionally. Support new employee onboarding, hands-on training, and ongoing skills development. Identify employees with leadership potential and help develop their skills.

Partner with Human Resources on attendance management, employee relations, and corrective action when appropriate. Promote a team environment built on accountability, mutual respect, and continuous improvement. Food Safety & Quality Ensure compliance with applicable USDA regulations, HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and company food safety requirements.

Work closely with FSQA personnel to identify, report, and resolve food safety or product quality concerns. Maintain proper product handling, labeling, packaging, and customer specification standards. Support corrective actions, documentation requirements, and audit readiness. Reinforce employee understanding of food safety expectations through training and daily oversight.

Workplace Safety Promote a safety-first culture through consistent communication, coaching, and personal example. Ensure employees follow established safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment. Identify and address unsafe conditions, behaviors, and potential hazards. Participate in safety meetings, training, incident investigations, and corrective action planning.

Ensure employees are trained and competent in the safe use of knives, machinery, and other production equipment. Reinforce applicable machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and other safety requirements. Partner with Safety and Maintenance to implement improvements that reduce workplace injuries and operational risks. Performance & Continuous Improvement Monitor key production indicators, including productivity, yield, labor utilization, overtime, quality, and employee performance.

Take ownership of results within the assigned production area and communicate performance concerns to leadership. Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and strengthen operational consistency. Participate in department improvement initiatives and support implementation of new procedures. Maintain accurate production, staffing, and performance documentation.

Support company initiatives focused on employee retention, engagement, safety, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Required Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or production leadership experience in meat processing, food manufacturing, or a comparable high-volume production environment. Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold frontline employees accountable. Working knowledge of food safety, quality control, and workplace safety practices.

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment. Experience with employee scheduling, attendance management, performance feedback, and conflict resolution. Ability to work in cold, wet, and physically demanding production conditions.

Flexibility to work early mornings, extended shifts, and occasional weekends based on operational needs. Preferred Previous supervisory experience in beef fabrication or meat processing. Knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP, SSOP, and GMP requirements. Experience managing production teams of 20 or more employees. Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.

Experience monitoring production KPIs, yield, labor efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives. Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles or similar operational improvement practices. Key Competencies Successful candidates will demonstrate: People Leadership: Builds trust, communicates expectations, coaches employees, and addresses concerns consistently.

Accountability: Takes ownership of results, follows through on commitments, and holds employees to established standards. Operational Awareness: Understands production priorities and makes informed decisions to support safety, quality, and efficiency. Problem-Solving: Identifies issues early, evaluates options, and takes appropriate action.

Communication: Communicates clearly and respectfully across departments and levels of the organization. Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing production needs and operational challenges. Continuous Improvement: Looks for practical ways to improve processes, employee performance, and overall results. Work Environment Work is performed primarily in a refrigerated beef processing environment, generally between 32°F and 45°F.

Regular exposure to wet surfaces, production machinery, knives, and processing equipment. Required use of company-designated personal protective equipment. Frequent standing, walking, and movement throughout the production floor. Work schedules may vary depending on production requirements. Why Join Rainier Pure Beef?

At Rainier Pure Beef, we recognize that strong teams start with strong leadership. We are committed to building an environment where employees understand what is expected of them, have the tools and training to succeed, and are treated with respect. As a Fabrication Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on both our employees and our operations.

What you can expect: Meaningful Leadership Opportunities: Take ownership of your production area and help shape the success of your team. Support & Development: Work alongside experienced leaders and participate in initiatives designed to strengthen supervisory skills and operational performance. A Team-Focused Environment: Be part of an organization that values communication, accountability, and collaboration.

Opportunities to Make an Impact: Contribute ideas, improve processes, and help develop employees into stronger performers and future leaders. A Commitment to Improvement: Join a company focused on strengthening its operations, investing in its people, and building long-term success. We are looking for individuals who want to do more than supervise a production line.

We want leaders who take pride in developing their employees, improving performance, and helping build a workplace where people can succeed. If you are an experienced production leader who values safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply and grow with Rainier Pure Beef. Rainier Pure Beef Company participates in E-Verify