PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - 1st Shift

JBS Foods; Guntersville (AL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily operations on the poultry production floor, ensuring targets, safety, quality, and efficiency. You’ll coordinate teams, monitor equipment and workflow, and enforce health and safety regulations while remaining agile to operational issues.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year of supervision (20+ staff preferred), and strong communication. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; base salary ranges above in benefits section.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, college degree preferred.
• 1+ year supervisory leadership experience, managing 20+ employees preferred.
• Experience in poultry or food industry a plus.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills; basic computer literacy.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and foster a positive, productive work environment.
• Organize manpower, materials, equipment, and schedules for efficient operations.
• Oversee performance and give constructive feedback.
• Encourage open communication and team involvement.
• Collaborate with departments to identify quality, cost, and process improvements.
• Ensure safety standards and a safe working environment.
• Handle additional duties to support Plant Operations.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent decision making

Basic computer knowledge

Multi-tasking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College Degree preferred

Job description

Description

Production Supervisor

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

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;
• Base salary range of $60,591.00 - $73,618.20
• 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;
• 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 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.

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

EOE, including disability/vets