PRODUCTION SUPERINTENDENT I

Pilgrim's; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a frontline supervisor to oversee daily operations at our Georgia poultry production facility. You will ensure production targets, uphold safety, quality, and efficiency, and coordinate team duties on the production floor while responding to real-time operational issues.

Responsibilities include training, organizing manpower and schedules, monitoring performance, promoting open communication, and partnering with other departments to drive quality improvements and cost

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; college degree preferred.
• 1+ years supervisory experience leading 20+ employees; poultry/food industry experience a plus.
• Strong communication, independent decision-making, basic computer skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline leadership to oversee daily operations on the production floor.
• Coordinate team duties, monitor equipment/workflow, and enforce health and safety regulations.
• Lead training and foster a positive work environment to drive quality and productivity.
• Organize manpower, materials, equipment, and schedules for efficient operations.
• Oversee employee performance and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Communication

Decision making

Multitasking

Computer basics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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

In this key role, you'll serve as the frontline leader overseeing daily operations within our poultry production facility. You'll ensure production targets are met while maintaining high standards for safety, quality assurance , and efficiency. Based primarily on the production floor, you'll coordinate team du ties, monitor equipment and workflow, and enforce compliance with health and safety regulations. The role also requires agility to respond to operational issues in real time, helping maintain a productive and well-functioning workplace.

• Provide training and create a positive work environment to help employees reach their highest potential in quality and productivity.
• Organize manpower, materials, equipment, and production schedules to ensure efficient operations.
• Oversee employee performance and offer constructive feedback, both positive and corrective.
• Encourage open communication and employee involvement to build team morale and support company values.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify opportunities for quality improvement, cost savings, and process enhancements.
• Ensure safety standards are followed and promote a safe working environment for all team members.
• Take additional responsibilities as needed to support the Plant Operations Team .

What You’ll Need

• Education: High School Diploma/GED; College Degree in related field preferred.
• Experience: 1 or more years of previous s upervisory experience with leadership skills of 20 + employees preferred. P oultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills: Effective communication both orally and in writing, capable of independent decision making, must have basic computer knowledge, ability to manage multiple priorities.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends ;
• 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;
• 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;

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 vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does 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 Pilgrim's 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 Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.