Production Supervisor 2nd shift

Pilgrim's; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental after 60 days

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, 6

Company holidays

401(k) matching

Career development

Better Futures

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Debone Production Supervisor for 2nd shift to ensure adherence to procedures and maximize productivity while meeting customer specifications. The role includes supervising a team, planning staffing, and driving safety and quality outcomes.

Requirements include 3+ years of supervisory experience, leadership of 20+ employees, and strong communication. Benefits, 401(k), and incentive opportunities are part of the package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; College degree preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a related field.
• Leadership experience managing 20+ employees.
• Strong written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Trains employees and creates an environment for high quality and productivity.
• Plans manpower, materials, products and machines to optimize safety, quality and efficiency.
• Manages employee performance with constructive feedback.
• Promotes goodwill through proactive communication and involvement.
• Investigates quality, cost and method improvements; suggests changes.
• Promotes safety within the area of supervision.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Poultry/food industry

Team leadership (20+ employees)

Communication skills

Independent decision making

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Availability for weekends

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Job description

DEBONE PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - 2nd 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.
• 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.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;

• Base Salary: range of $60,591 - 80,000 based on experience

• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• 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

Unsolicited Assistance:

JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.