PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR- 1st Shift

JBS USA; Hickory Hill (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is hiring a Production Supervisor for the 1st shift to ensure procedures meet customer specifications while maximizing productivity and cost efficiency. The role requires leading a team, planning resources, and maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in supervision, strong communication skills, and is comfortable working hours including weekends. Poultry/food industry experience is a plus and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of previous Supervisory experience.
• Poultry or food industry experience a plus.
• Leadership skills with 20+ 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 – including occasional weekends – as required.

Responsibilities

• Trains staff to achieve maximum quality and productivity.
• Plans and schedules manpower, materials, product and machines for safe, efficient operation.
• Manages employee performance, providing feedback.
• Promotes department and company goodwill through proactive communication.
• Investigates quality improvements, cost reductions, yield control and maintenance suggestions.
• Promotes safety throughout the area where crew is working.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Effective communication

Independent decision making

Computer literacy

Time management

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Description

Position at Pilgrim’s

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