3rd Shift Production Supervisor: Safety & Productivity Leader

Pilgrim's; Hickory (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrims is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift in Hickory, KY. You will lead a team to achieve high productivity while meeting customer specifications and cost targets, ensuring safety and reporting requirements are met.

Responsibilities include planning staffing, assigning tasks, coaching performance, and coordinating with other departments to drive continuous improvement. Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Poultry or food industry experience preferred.
• Experience leading 20+ employees.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Willingness to work assigned hours/days, including occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Trains and provides an environment for employees to achieve maximum quality and productivity.
• Plans and schedules manpower, materials, product and machines to optimize efficiency while maintaining safety, quality, and morale standards.
• Manages employee performance with feedback.
• Promotes goodwill through proactive communication and involvement.
• Investigates quality, cost, methods, yield, and equipment issues with cross-department collaboration and provides suggestions.
• Promotes safety throughout the work area.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Poultry industry experience

Team leadership 20+

Effective communication

Independent decision making

Basic computer literacy

Multitasking

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Pilgrims is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift in Hickory, KY. You will lead a team to achieve high productivity while meeting customer specifications and cost targets, ensuring safety and reporting requirements are met.

Responsibilities include planning staffing, assigning tasks, coaching performance, and coordinating with other departments to drive continuous improvement. Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential.