Production Supervisor

Pilgrim's; Canton, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Career Development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a frontline supervisor to oversee daily operations on the poultry production floor. You will ensure targets are met while upholding safety, quality, and efficiency, coordinating duties, monitoring equipment and workflow, and enforcing health standards.

You'll train staff, organize manpower, materials, and schedules, evaluate performance, promote open communication, and collaborate with other departments to identify improvements and cost savings while supporting a safe,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience; poultry/food industry exposure a plus.
• Strong communication, independent decision making, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations on the production floor and coordinate team duties.
• Monitor equipment, workflow, and production targets while ensuring safety.
• Enforce health, safety, and quality regulations with real-time issue response.
• Provide training and create a positive environment to boost quality and productivity.
• Organize manpower, materials, equipment, and production schedules for efficiency.
• Oversee performance and give constructive feedback to team members.
• Encourage open communication and cross-department collaboration for improvements.
• Promote a safe working environment and address safety concerns promptly.
• Take on additional responsibilities to support the Plant Operations Team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree preferred

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 duties, 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 on 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 supervisory experience with leadership skills of 20+ employees preferred. Poultry 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 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.

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