PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR- 3rd Shift

Pilgrim's; Hickory Hill (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in Kentucky is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift. You will ensure production procedures align with customer specifications while maximizing productivity and cost efficiency.

Responsible for reporting within the supervision area and guiding a team to meet safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of supervisory experience in a production setting, with poultry/food industry exposure a plus, and strong leadership for 20+ staff.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a production setting.
• Experience in poultry or food industry is a plus.
• Strong leadership with 20+ employees and effective communication.
• Ability to make independent decisions and manage priorities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; basic computer skills required.
• Must be able to work assigned hours including occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure procedures meet productivity, safety and customer specs.
• Train staff and provide an environment for quality and efficiency.
• Plan and schedule manpower, materials, and machines efficiently.
• Manage performance and provide feedback to employees.
• Promote safety and department goodwill within the team.
• Investigate quality improvements and yield improvements with other departments.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Communication

Decision making

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Bilingual

Weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Job 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.
• 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