Production Supervisor 1st Shift

Pilgrim's; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Production Supervisor in Carrollton, GA, oversees daily production activities to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality. The role requires managing a team, planning manpower and equipment use, and meeting customer specifications while controlling costs.

The position emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and the ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced poultry production environment. Reporting requirements are followed for area supervision.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience supervising 20+ employees.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop employees to maximize quality and productivity.
• Plan and schedule manpower, materials, and machines efficiently.
• Manage performance and provide feedback.
• Promote safety and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Independent decision making

Multitasking

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree in related field preferred

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Description

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

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

• 3 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.

EOE, including disability/vets