PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR- 3rd Shift

Pilgrim; Hickory, Mayfield (KY, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in Hickory, Kentucky seeks an Operations Supervisor to ensure procedures are followed to achieve the highest productivity in a cost-efficient manner while meeting customer specifications. You will ensure all reporting requirements for the supervised area are met and foster teamwork.

The role requires 3+ years of supervisory experience, leadership of 20+ employees, and strong communication skills. Flexibility to work weekends and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Poultry or food industry experience a plus.
• Leadership skills with 20+ employees.
• Effective communication, both oral and written.
• Capable of independent decision making.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Able to work assigned hours/days, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Trains and provides an environment for employees to achieve maximum quality and productivity.
• Plans and schedules manpower, materials, product and machines to optimize efficiency.
• Manages employee performance with feedback.
• Promotes department and company goodwill through proactive communication.
• Investigates areas of quality improvement, cost reduction, and yield control with departments.
• Promotes safety throughout the area of work.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Poultry industry experience

Leadership

Oral and written communication

Independent decision making

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Operations ManagementHickory,KentuckyMayfield,Kentucky

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.
• 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