Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is looking for a qualified professional(s) to join our family as Slaughter Production Supervisor. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work ...
Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is looking for a qualified professional(s) to join our family as Slaughter Production Supervisor. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work ...
Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is looking for a qualified professional(s) to join our family as Fabrication Production Supervisor. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work ...
Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is looking for a qualified professional(s) to join our family as Fabrication Production Supervisor. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work ...
Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is looking for a qualified professional(s) to join our family as Fabrication Production Supervisor. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work ...
Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is looking for a qualified professional(s) to join our family as Fabrication Production Supervisor. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work ...
Slaughter Production Supervisor
Tama, IA · On-site
Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is looking for a qualified professional(s) to join our family as Slaughter Production Supervisor. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work ...
Slaughter Production Supervisor
Tama, IA · On-site
Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is looking for a qualified professional(s) to join our family as Slaughter Production Supervisor. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work ...
Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is looking for a qualified professional(s) to join our family as Fabrication Production Supervisor. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work ...
Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is looking for a qualified professional(s) to join our family as Fabrication Production Supervisor. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work ...
Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is looking for a qualified professional(s) to join our family as Slaughter Production Supervisor. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work ...
Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is looking for a qualified professional(s) to join our family as Slaughter Production Supervisor. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak English This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak English This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Slaughter Food Safety Technician, Iowa Premium, Tama, Iowa
Tama, IA · On-site
$14.50 - $18/hr
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak English This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Slaughter Food Safety Technician, Iowa Premium, Tama, Iowa
Tama, IA · On-site
$14.50 - $18/hr
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak English This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak English This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak English This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak English This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak English This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak English This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak English This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak English This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak English This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak English This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak English This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak Spanish This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak Spanish This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak English This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak English This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak Spanish This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak Spanish This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak Spanish This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak Spanish This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak English This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Beef products knowledge is preferred * Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold environments * Must be able to read, write and speak English This is an hourly, management support position. Must be ...
Iowa Premium a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, has excellent opportunities for individuals interested in working in Slaughter production areas. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work ...
Iowa Premium a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, has excellent opportunities for individuals interested in working in Slaughter production areas. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work ...
Fabrication Production, Iowa Premium, Tama, Iowa
Tama, IA · On-site
$22/hr
Iowa Premium a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, has excellent opportunities for individuals interested in working in Fabrication production areas. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work ...
Fabrication Production, Iowa Premium, Tama, Iowa
Tama, IA · On-site
$22/hr
Iowa Premium a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, has excellent opportunities for individuals interested in working in Fabrication production areas. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work ...
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In a Beef Production position, your typical day may involve feeding and monitoring cattle, maintaining facility cleanliness, tracking herd health, and collaborating with veterinarians or nutritionists to optimize livestock care. You might also be responsible for record-keeping, overseeing breeding or calving activities, and operating machinery or farm equipment. Teamwork is important, as you’ll often coordinate with other farm staff or managers. The role is hands-on and can require early mornings and physically demanding work, offering valuable experience for those interested in advancing to supervisory or management positions in agriculture.
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A Beef Production job involves raising, processing, and distributing beef cattle for meat consumption. This can include roles in feeding, breeding, health management, processing, and packaging. Workers may be responsible for monitoring animal welfare, operating equipment, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Positions can be found on farms, in feedlots, or at meat processing plants.
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To thrive in Beef Production, you need a strong understanding of livestock management, animal husbandry, and basic agricultural sciences, often supported by a degree or hands-on experience in agriculture or animal science. Familiarity with farm management software, feed ration calculators, and health tracking systems is commonly required, as well as relevant safety or animal welfare certifications. Effective communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are invaluable for collaborating with farm teams and responding to herd health issues. These abilities ensure high-quality beef production, animal well-being, and efficient farm operations.

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Posted 26 days ago
National Beef Packing rating
7.5
Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
152nd of 434 rated food and drinks producers
Job description
Find your future at Iowa Premium!
Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is looking for a qualified professional(s) to join our family as Slaughter Production Supervisor. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, Iowa Premium could become your next career move.
Competitive wages and benefits:
- Family-friendly benefits including health, vision and dental
- 401K Retirement Plan with company match
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Meat Purchase Sales
- Paid Life Insurance
- For more information on Iowa Premium, Click Here!
Slaughter Production Supervisor responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Supervising all production activities in accordance with plant policies, programs, and standards concerning safety, quality, productivity, and cost
- Providing continual leadership and guidance to team members for the purpose of increasing their effectiveness and establishing good working relationships
- Actively promoting plant safety and environmental programs and procedures that are in compliance with plant and regulatory requirements
- Actively promoting adherence to plant Quality, Sanitation, GMPP, and HACCP standards to achieve a finished product within quality control specifications
- Managing staffing levels to current labor standards requirements
- Assigning responsibilities to team members as required to meet planned production schedules
- Coordinating the proper training of team members with the assigned department
- Applying disciplinary actions in accordance with plant policies and procedures
- Investigating production delays and taking corrective action as necessary
- Keeping management informed of the status of production and promptly notifying management of issues impacting production
- Coordinating the storage and rework of quality control hold products with appropriate plant personnel
- Promoting an environment conducive to teams, teamwork, and line-driven accountability
- Other duties as assigned
This is an on-site position. This is a safety sensitive position.
QualificationsQualified candidates for the Slaughter Production Supervisor position should possess the following:
- High School Diploma or Bachelor's degree is preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing supervisory experience
- Professional experience within packaging/food products industry is preferred
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies is preferred
- Experience working with a diverse group of people
- Ability to maintain high expectations for self and others, demonstrating a dedication to achievement of results
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Ability to analyze data and information, and to make effective and timely decisions
- Ability to use innovative approaches to resolve complex problems
- Ability to work under pressure and to react to situations with a strong sense of urgency
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization
- Solid problem solving, project management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
- Detail-oriented, organized, reliable, and resourceful
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
- Strong safety and performance record
Qualified candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete the background check.
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
Company OverviewNational Beef is a leader in producing fresh, chilled and further processed beef products for customers in the U.S. and worldwide. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production, packaging, and hide tanning facilities that stretch from the western plains to the east coast. We strive to be the preferred employer in every one of those communities, whether it's measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the area. We invite you to join our family, wherever you call home.
National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, or status as a disabled individual.
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Industry
Manufacturing
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Kansas City, MO, US
Year founded
1992