Production Superintendent

Pilgrim's; Russellville, Northern (AL, KY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Production is seeking a Production Superintendent – Pet Food to lead multiple production/departments on a single shift, ensuring cost-effective, on-time manufacturing of high-quality pet food products. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement within a USDA-regulated environment.

The position requires 2 years of related pet food facility experience and 3-5 years of supervisory exposure, with HS diploma and a preferred bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Directs production operations and personnel to meet production and quality standards, manage costs, and provide data on products.
• Establishes shift activities, material requisition, scheduling, and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinates with other plant areas to support output, productivity, and quality.
• Selects, trains, and motivates production staff to meet schedules at optimal productivity and cost.
• Recommends improvements in production flow or methods.
• Ensures effective use of operating methods to reduce issues and improve quality.
• Counsels supervisors on performance and efficiency.
• Recommends machine/equipment modifications to improve production quality

Skills

Leadership

Budget control

Production planning

Quality assurance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

USDA regulations

Job description

Production Superintendent – Pet Food

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

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 in our pet food facility.

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 in a pet food facility
• 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 Pilgrim’s?

• 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 $78,883 - $95,842
• Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan. The 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
• Better Futures

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: Pilgrim’s 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. Pilgrim’s 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

EOE, including disability/vets