Production Supervisor- Fresh Plant

Pilgrim's; Moorefield (WV); On-site; USD 60,591 - 73,618; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision

Medical

Dental

401(k)

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a frontline supervisor to oversee daily operations on the poultry production floor. You’ll ensure targets are met while upholding safety, quality, and efficiency standards, coordinating team duties and monitoring equipment and workflow.

The role requires real-time problem solving and adherence to health and safety regulations. Based on site in West Virginia, the position emphasizes night shift readiness and collaboration with multiple departments to drive continuous

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 1+ years of supervisory experience with leadership of 20+ employees preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and create a positive work environment to help employees reach their highest potential in quality and productivity.
• Organize manpower, materials, equipment, and production schedules to ensure efficient operations.
• Oversee employee performance and offer constructive feedback, both positive and corrective.
• Encourage open communication and employee involvement to build team morale and support company values.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify opportunities for quality improvement, cost savings, and process enhancements.
• Ensure safety standards are followed and promote a safe working environment for all team members.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Plant Operations Team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Effective communication

Independent decision making

Basic computer knowledge

Multitasking

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Job description

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. In this key role, you'll serve as the frontline leader overseeing daily operations within our poultry production facility. You'll ensure production targets are met while maintaining high standards for safety, quality assurance, and efficiency. Based primarily on the production floor, you'll coordinate team duties, monitor equipment and workflow, and enforce compliance with health and safety regulations. The role also requires agility to respond to operational issues in real time, helping maintain a productive and well-functioning workplace. *Must be willing to work night shift!*

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide training and create a positive work environment to help employees reach their highest potential in quality and productivity.
• Organize manpower, materials, equipment, and production schedules to ensure efficient operations.
• Oversee employee performance and offer constructive feedback, both positive and corrective.
• Encourage open communication and employee involvement to build team morale and support company values.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify opportunities for quality improvement, cost savings, and process enhancements.
• Ensure safety standards are followed and promote a safe working environment for all team members.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Plant Operations Team.

What You’ll Need

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

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends;
• Benefits: 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 of $60,591.00- $73,618.20;
• 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

EOE, including disability/vets