PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 1ST SHIFT

Pilgrim's; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 56,627 - 76,447; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Career Development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a Production Supervisor in Waco, Texas. The role involves coordinating and directing production activities to maximize productivity while maintaining quality standards. The supervisor will ensure compliance with OSHA and food safety regulations, train personnel, and recommend improvements to production methods.

This position requires a High School Diploma/GED, with a preference for a college degree and supervisory experience. Benefits include health coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with company matching.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of previous supervisory experience preferred with leadership of 20 employees.
• Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Supervise day-to-day production operations and personnel.
• Create shift schedules and resolve grievances.
• Train and motivate production labor force.
• Recommend improvements in production flow.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent decision making

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma/GED; College Degree preferred

Job description

Production Supervisor

Coordinates and directs the activities of the production department to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality. Inspects product to verify production specifications are met. Trains and supervises production personnel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all applicable state and federal requirements are met regarding OSHA, food safety, and fair employment practices in assigned area of responsibility.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of production operations and personnel to meet established production and quality control standards.
• Ensure activities meet short-term goals established for production continuity and balance such as creating shift schedules, ordering materials, machine loading, grievance resolution, and equipment maintenance.
• Work with other plant function areas as needed to ensure support in attaining output, productivity, and quality.
• Schedule, train, and motivate production labor force to ensure consistent attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity and cost levels. Interview and recommend individuals for open positions.
• Recommend improvements in production flow or methods.
• Use operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and to improve product quality.
• Notify management personnel of machines and/or equipment that could be modified to improve production and quality of products.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by customer or client.

Qualifications

• 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, basic computer knowledge, ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Benefits

• Schedule: Monday — Friday with occasional weekends.
• 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: $56,627 – $76,447.
• Career Development: continuous learning opportunities and focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

EOE, including disability/vets.