Production Superintendent - 3rd Shift (Food Service)

Perdue Farms; Dillon (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Production Superintendent for the 3rd Shift in Dillon. This position will manage plant effectiveness and efficiency, leading a team of professionals to meet operational goals while promoting a safe and positive workplace culture. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in the poultry processing industry.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years work experience in a related position.
• Experience with industry accepted procedures such as HACCP and SPC.
• Proven ability to lead people and get results.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for operating budgets and facility operational plans.
• Ensures processes are in place to improve safety and reduce turnover.
• Develops new ideas and methods to enhance operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Perdue Farms is hiring a Production Superintendent - 3rd Shift (Food Service) to join our team in Dillon! The Production Superintendent - 3rd Shift (Food Service) is responsible for plant effectiveness and efficiency for a section of a processing and/or cook plant; providing direction, training, coaching, directing to Team Leaders and indirectly to hourly production associates. This position also works to achieve company established goads on production activities, provides a safe and secure working environment for all associates utilizing company-approved processes, and promotes a positive working relationship with the production and support staff to make the company the Employer of Choice.

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Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Establishes, measures and is accountable for operating, as well as capital budgets for the assigned area in a manner to enable the operation to maintain a competitive position in the industry.
• Meets all facility operational plans, to ensure yield, birds per man-hour, pounds per man-hour, line efficiency, CSI, QI requirements are met.
• Ensures processes are in place to continuously reduce turnover, improve safety results as measured by the Safety Scorecard, and create the environment that will make the facility the Employee of Choice in the area.
• Ensures processes are in place to continually provide training to improve supervisory skills of staff, and improve the skill set of the hourly production associates to maximize the results of individual and team efforts.
• Constantly develops new ideas and methods to improve operational performance and improve product quality and customer reliability.
• Supports and promotes the Company's annual People, Products, Profitability and Planet goals through effective planning, communication, emphasizing the requirement for all team members to be efficient and effective in their respective responsibilities.
• Bachelors degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent work experience.

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years work experience.
• Should be computer literate with skills in Microsoft Office.
• Requires experience with various industry accepted procedures, including HACCP, SPC, etc. and plant efficiency as it relates to yield, lbs./birds, pmh, line speeds and automatic process equipment.
• Proven track record demonstrating ability to lead people and get results.
• Must be able to organize multiple protocols/projects and complete on schedule.
• Requires prior supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to provide strong customer orientation.
• Must be able to communicate to all levels of the organization; possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to travel to other facilities and plants for meetings and/or company business.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
• When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db. May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

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