Plant Superintendent - Kill Plant

Jobvite, Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental

401(k) company match

Paid Time Off

Annual bonus eligibility

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrims is seeking a production supervisor to oversee multiple departments on a single shift, ensuring cost-effective, on-time manufacture of quality products. The role requires willingness to work night shifts and strong leadership to meet production and quality standards.

Responsibilities include directing operations, planning shift activities, coordinating with other plant areas, and coaching supervisors to improve efficiencies. A high school diploma is required, with a bachelor’s preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (GED) required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs production operations and personnel to meet standards and control costs.
• Establishes shift schedules and ensures material requisition and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinates with other plant functions to support output and quality.
• Recruits and motivates production staff to meet schedules at optimum productivity.

Skills

Diplomacy

Communication

USDA regulations

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma (GED)

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY: This position directs the production/processing supervisors across several departments on a single shift to assure cost-effective, on-time manufacture of quality products .

***Must be willing to work night shift!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs production operations and personnel to meet established production and quality control standards, to control budget and costs, and to provide data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products produced.
• Establishes short-term activities directed toward production continuity and balance such as shift schedules, ensuring requisition of materials, machine loading, grievance resolution, and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinates and integrates with other plant function areas to ensure support in attaining output, productivity, and quality.
• Selects, organizes, trains, and motivates production labor force to ensure consistent attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity and cost levels.
• Recommends improvements in production flow or methods.
• Ensures effective use of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and to improve product quality.
• Counsels supervisors as needed on job performance and departmental efficiencies.
• Recommends modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.

EXPERIENCE:

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.
• 3-5 years of supervisory training experience preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations
• Strong diplomacy and communication skills

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma (GED) required. Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Why Work for Pilgrims?

• Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range $109,356.30 +/- based upon experience ;
• Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan . T he amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us:

Pilgrims is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrims operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission:

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are:

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

Unsolicited Assistance:

JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.