PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR- 3rd Shift

JBS Foods; Hickory (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift to drive productivity and cost efficiency while ensuring customer specifications are met. You will supervise a team, train employees, plan staffing, and monitor performance with a focus on safety and quality.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of supervisory experience, preferably in poultry or food processing, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities including occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership with 20+ staff members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent decision making and problem solving are essential.
• Basic computer proficiency required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and weekend work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Trains and enables employees to maximize quality and productivity.
• Plans manpower, materials, product and machines for efficient operations.
• Monitors performance and provides feedback.
• Promotes goodwill and effective communication across the team.
• Collaborates with other departments on quality, cost, or yield improvements.
• Ensures safety practices are followed throughout the work area.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Poultry industry

Team leadership

Communication

Decision making

Computer basics

Multitasking

Bilingual

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Description

Production Supervisor - 3rd 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.

EOE, including disability/vets

At Pilgrim’s,Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always