First-Shift Production Supervisor: Lead Quality & Safety

JBS Foods; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in Mayfield, KY is seeking a Production Supervisor for 1st shift to lead a poultry processing team and ensure safety, quality and productivity targets are met. You will supervise daily operations, coach staff, and ensure adherence to procedures.

The role emphasizes training, manpower planning, performance management, and proactive communication, with expectations for weekend availability and collaboration with maintenance for equipment readiness.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of previous Supervisory experience.
• Poultry or food industry experience a plus.
• Previous leadership skills with 20 or more employees.
• Effective communication both orally and in writing.
• Capable of independent decision making.
• Must have basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must be able to work assigned hours/days - including occasional weekends - as required.

Responsibilities

• Trains and provides an environment for employees to achieve their maximum quality and productivity performance in their respective positions.
• Plans and schedules manpower, materials, product and machines to most effectively and efficiently utilize departmental policies and procedures fairly and equitably to maintain standards established for safety, quality and overall company personnel satisfaction.
• Manages employee performance, providing positive and/or corrective feedback.
• Promotes department and company goodwill through pro-active employee communication and employee involvement.
• Investigates, in cooperation with other departments, areas of quality improvement, cost reduction, method improvement, yield control and equipment maintenance and provides suggestions.
• Promotes safety throughout area where crew is working.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Independent decision making

Multi-tasking

Basic computer knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Pilgrim’s in Mayfield, KY is seeking a Production Supervisor for 1st shift to lead a poultry processing team and ensure safety, quality and productivity targets are met. You will supervise daily operations, coach staff, and ensure adherence to procedures.

The role emphasizes training, manpower planning, performance management, and proactive communication, with expectations for weekend availability and collaboration with maintenance for equipment readiness.