America’s Heartland Packing — a brand-new 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield meat processing facility in Wright City, Missouri — is now hiring a skilled and driven Harvest Supervisor (Zone 1) to lead, direct, and coordinate harvest floor operations. Offering a competitive $80,000/year salary along with relocation assistance, temporary housing assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an outstanding opportunity for experienced meat processing supervisors ready to grow with a world-class new facility from day one.
About America’s Heartland Packing — Brand New Facility
Facility Size: 775,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art greenfield meat processing plant
Operations: Harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication, rendering, further processing, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks
Launch: Opened in early 2025 — this is a ground-floor leadership opportunity
Parent Company: American Foods Group — a trusted name in U.S. meat processing and food manufacturing
Culture: Safety-first, quality-driven, team-oriented environment built on company values and behaviors
Why Wright City, Missouri — America’s Heartland of Opportunity
Relocation Support: Full relocation assistance and temporary housing provided for qualified candidates moving to Missouri
Ground-Floor Impact: Join a brand-new facility and shape the harvest floor culture and operations from the very beginning
Competitive Package: $80,000/year salary with Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, and more
Career Growth: Succession development and leadership advancement actively promoted within the organization
Position Overview
The Harvest Supervisor at America’s Heartland Packing is a critical floor leadership role responsible for directing, controlling, and coordinating a team of production staff to create a high-morale, safety-first working environment. You will oversee daily harvest operations including scheduling, performance evaluation, safety and quality compliance, and administrative reporting. This role demands someone with deep knowledge of harvest operations — from yield management and sanitary dress procedures to carcass anatomy and animal welfare standards — who can lead by example in a demanding, fast-paced meat processing environment.
Why This Role Stands Out: As Harvest Supervisor at America’s Heartland Packing, you lead operations in a brand-new 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield facility, earn $80,000/year with relocation and housing assistance, drive succession development and team building on a harvest floor built from the ground up, enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401k, health, dental, and vision, and build a career with one of America’s most established food manufacturing groups.
Key Responsibilities
Training & Leadership Development
- Conduct regular line meetings to align team on daily goals, safety priorities, and production targets
- Promote and actively drive succession development within the assigned area of responsibility
- Encourage professional team building and foster a positive, high-morale work environment on the harvest floor
- Oversee employee training in assigned areas to ensure proper operation of all harvest equipment and processes
Supervisory & Operational Functions
- Participate in operational meetings and evaluate departmental work performance, taking corrective actions where necessary
- Use Kronos reporting to identify crewing shortages and develop effective scheduling solutions
- Develop and implement operational strategies to maximize productivity, efficiency, and product quality
- Troubleshoot production areas proactively to minimize downtime and maintain continuous harvest floor output
Safety & Quality Assurance
- Perform SQF (Safe Quality Food) checks in area of responsibility to ensure all assignments are consistently completed
- Constantly monitor the department for cleanliness and housekeeping standards across all harvest zones
- Ensure product contamination is kept to an absolute minimum through strict hygiene and food safety protocols
- Hold monthly safety meetings and group discussions to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, laws, and industry standards
- Perform thorough accident investigations as necessary and follow up on corrective and preventive actions
Administrative Duties
- Report policy infractions and take appropriate disciplinary steps in line with company standard practices and procedures
- Verify labor hours through Kronos to ensure all department crewing and payroll reports are accurate
- Issue disciplinary action in accordance with company procedures and document all performance-related communications
- Communicate clearly with employees regarding tasks, schedules, and operational priorities on an ongoing basis
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship
- 3–5 years of proven supervisory experience in a production or food manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of harvest operations including yield management, sanitary dress, carcass anatomy, and animal welfare
- Must be able to effectively communicate in English — speaking, reading, and writing — at a professional level
- Willingness for extensive travel which may include extended stays at plant sites as required
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED; post-secondary education, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- Bilingual candidates are highly preferred — fluency in Spanish, Karenni, French, or Creole is a significant advantage
- Previous experience in meat processing, harvest floor supervision, or USDA-regulated food manufacturing
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Good computer skills including Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong work ethic, professional attitude, and ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced production environment
- Ability to multitask effectively and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled format
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for managing diverse, multicultural production teams
- Ability to perform consistent and accurate work with minimal supervision while contributing as part of a collaborative team
What America’s Heartland Packing Offers
America’s Heartland Packing is part of the respected American Foods Group family — and this 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield facility in Wright City, Missouri is one of the most exciting new food manufacturing operations in the United States. As a Harvest Supervisor, you join a brand-new plant with state-of-the-art infrastructure including a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks — all built to the highest food safety and operational standards.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce where all qualified applicants receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Benefits Include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more.
Who Should Apply?
- Meat Processing Supervisors: With 3–5 years of harvest floor or production supervisory experience in food manufacturing
- Food Manufacturing Leaders: Familiar with SQF, HACCP, USDA regulations, and harvest operations best practices
- Production Team Leaders: With Kronos scheduling experience and a hands-on approach to floor management
- Bilingual Professionals: Fluent in Spanish, Karenni, French, or Creole and seeking leadership roles in U.S. food processing
- Relocation-Ready Candidates: Open to moving to Wright City, Missouri with company-provided relocation and housing assistance
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