Production Supervisor

Pilgrim's; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Sumter, SC is looking for a Production Supervisor to ensure operational excellence in productivity and safety. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of supervisory experience, ideally in the poultry or food industry, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include training employees, managing performance, and promoting safety. Effective communication and the ability to manage multiple priorities are crucial for this role. A high school diploma is required, with a preference for a related college degree.

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of previous Supervisory experience.
• Poultry or food industry experience a plus.
• Previous leadership skills with 20 or more employees.

Responsibilities

• Train and provide an environment for employees to achieve maximum quality.
• Plan and schedule manpower, materials, product and machines.
• Manage employee performance, providing feedback.

Skills

Effective communication both orally and in writing

Leadership skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College Degree in related field

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for assuring all procedures are followed in achieving the highest level or productivity in the most cost efficient manner possible while still maintaining the specification of the customer. Make sure all reporting requirements are met for area of supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Trains and provides an environment for employees to achieve their maximum quality and productivity performance in their respective positions.
• Plans and schedules manpower, materials, product and machines to most effectively and efficiently utilize departmental policies and procedures fairly and equitably to maintain standards established for safety, quality and overall company personnel satisfaction.
• Manages employee performance, providing positive and/or corrective feedback.
• Promotes department and company goodwill through pro-active employee communication and employee involvement.
• Investigates, in cooperation with other departments, areas of quality improvement, cost reduction, method improvement, yield control and equipment maintenance and provides suggestions.
• Promotes safety throughout area where crew is working.

BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 or more years of previous Supervisory experience.
• Poultryor food industry experience a plus.
• Previous leadership skills with 20 or more employees.
• Effective communication both orally and in writing.
• Capable of independent decision making.
• Must have basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must be able to work assigned hours/days - including occasional weekends - as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma/GED; College Degree in related field preferred.