PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR- 1st Shift

Pilgrim's; Hickory Hill (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Kentucky is seeking a Production Supervisor for 1st shift. You will ensure adherence to procedures to achieve the highest productivity in a cost-efficient manner while meeting customer specifications and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities include training staff, planning and scheduling manpower and equipment, managing performance, driving safety, and supporting quality improvements. English/Spanish bilingual preferred; college degree in a related field is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of previous Supervisory experience.
• Poultry or 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.

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 utilize departmental policies and procedures.
• Manages employee performance, providing positive and/or corrective feedback.
• Promotes department and company goodwill through pro-active employee communication and involvement.
• Investigates areas of quality improvement, cost reduction, method improvement, yield control and equipment maintenance with cross-department cooperation.
• Promotes safety throughout the area.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Effective communication

Independent decision making

Bilingual English/Spanish

Basic computer knowledge

Multi-priority management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College Degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Description

Production Supervisor – 1st Shift
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.
• Poultry or 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
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first – always