Tulare, CA
Key Staffing is partnering with a premier agriculture client to recruit an experienced and hands-on Plant Supervisor to oversee daily huller operations, ensuring productivity, safety, and quality standards are consistently met.
Plant Supervisor – Huller Operations
Location: Firebaugh, CA
Salary Range: $65K - $80K (Depending on Experience)
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee all hulling and drying operations to maximize safety, sanitation, and product quality.
Supervise shift activities and direct reports—typically 10–15 staff off-season and up to 85 employees per shift during peak harvest.
Ensure efficient production scheduling and execution aligned with food safety and GMP standards.
Foster effective communication across departments and with shift leads and team members.
Identify and resolve issues impacting production, quality, or team performance.
Maintain a clean, audit-ready environment with a strong focus on safety protocols.
Train, coach, and develop new and existing team members to ensure operational excellence.
Report safety incidents or near misses promptly and support corrective actions.
Coordinate with HR, Safety, and Quality teams on employee performance, compliance, and disciplinary matters.
Support process improvements and cost-effective production practices.
Approve timecards and oversee shift documentation and reporting.
Harvest Season Requirements:
Must be available to work 12–13 hour shifts, 6–7 days per week for a period of 6–8 weeks, typically from late August through mid-October.
Ability to lead and motivate large teams under high-production demand.
Ideal Qualifications:
2–3 years of supervisory experience in agriculture, food processing, or related manufacturing environments.
Strong leadership, time management, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of safety, environmental, and quality compliance practices.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with scheduling or production software a plus.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong advantage.
Work Environment:
This is a physically active role requiring standing, walking, climbing, and lifting in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Must be comfortable working around loud machinery, varying weather conditions, and long hours during peak seasons.
Commitment to Diversity: As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multi-generational and multicultural workforce, Key Staffing recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.