Lead Production Supervisor, Meat Processing

Pilgrim; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to supervise, evaluate, and direct shift personnel in safe, efficient operation of our facility. You will ensure training, monitor performance, and coordinate with management to meet production schedules.

This salaried role requires strong leadership, problem solving, and the ability to travel to other facilities as needed. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of productions jobs.
• Supervisory skills.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Ability to handle conflict.
• Team player with strong leadership skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate, and direct personnel on shift in performing operations according to sound operating principles and company policies and procedures.
• Stimulate maximum safety, efficiency, and productivity of production works; ensure proper training of employees
• Anticipate and determine causes of delays in shift operations and take appropriate actions to meet production schedules
• Monitor and confirm that machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized for efficient production
• Arrange to have appropriate production records prepared and maintained (ex. Payroll, yields)
• Work closely with other production supervisors and management to promote efficiency and team work in each department and in plant facility
• Attend meetings as scheduled or called
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pilgrim is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to supervise, evaluate, and direct shift personnel in safe, efficient operation of our facility. You will ensure training, monitor performance, and coordinate with management to meet production schedules.

This salaried role requires strong leadership, problem solving, and the ability to travel to other facilities as needed. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork within a dynamic manufacturing environment.