Production Superintendent Trainee-2nd Shift

Pilgrim's; Broadway (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Discretionary bonus eligible

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Production Superintendent Trainee (2nd Shift) at The Broadway Complex. You will be trained to become the next Superintendent, with responsibility for supervising the production team, meeting goals, and ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to policies.

Strong leadership and a drive for continuous improvement are essential as you collaborate across departments and shifts. Requirements include 1–2 years of supervisory experience in the food industry, a High School degree

Qualifications

• 1–2 years proven supervisory experience in the food industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; High School degree or equivalent required.
• Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal; bilingual skills helpful.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed production goals set forth by plant management.
• Directly supervise hourly production team members and ensure training to product specs.
• Monitor procedures, safety, and cleanliness; provide feedback as needed.
• Ensure food safety, HR, and safety policy compliance for all team members.
• Promote continuous improvement and team ownership of processes.
• Coordinate with Sales & Marketing and other Superintendents to meet orders and quality standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Bilingual

Independent decision making

Multi-priority management

Conflict resolution

Integrity and fairness

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field

Job description

The Broadway Complex is looking for a Production Superintendent Trainee for 2nd Shift will be trained to be the next Superintendent. Must be willing to work in any department and take the next Superintendent opening.

Principle Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed production goals set forth by plant management.
• Responsible for meeting volume goals, reducing claims, maximizing yields, reducing cost, increasing team member retention and maintaining good working relationships with the USDA (meat), and all team members
• Directly supervise hourly production team members to include direction of activities and ensuring training of all team members to product specifications, techniques, and requirements
• Monitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production team members; provide positive and/or corrective feedback as necessary
• Ensure food safety, human resources, and safety policy compliance with all production team members
• Look for continuous improvement in operating processes and procedures and encourage hourly team member ownership of all processes.
• Manages all aspects of processing for the assigned department
• Coordinates with Sales & Marketing, and fellow Superintendents to ensure orders are filled on a timely basis and meet all quality standards.
• Promotes and maintains plant safety
• Develops leads and coaches production team members.

Working Conditions

• Production and maintenance settings
• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery and knives
• Slippery floors, extreme temperatures and loud noises
• High level of interaction with other departments and team members
• 50+ hours per week, occasionally on weekends

Education

• High School degree or equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field preferred

Experience

1-2 years proven supervisory experience in the food industry; industry-specific experience encouraged

Special Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both written and verbally
• Bilingual skills helpful
• Capable of independent decision making
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates integrity and fairness
• Able to quickly and effectively adapt to new and changing situations
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Shows compassion towards and has an interest in others
• Basic computer knowledge required
• Good organizational skills
• Able to work assigned hours/days, including occasional weekends as required
• Good attendance and safety records

Relationships

Internal: Team members on the production line and plant management and all leadership levels at the complex

External: USDA, all leadership levels under Pilgrims

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 $78,883.00 - $95,842.80;
• 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 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

EOE, including disability/vets

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.