Production Supervisor – Live Hang

Pilgrim's; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) company match

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Production Supervisor – Live Hang to lead daily operations on the production floor of a poultry facility. You will supervise staff, coordinate schedules, and ensure safety, quality and efficiency while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires 1+ year of supervisory experience, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and the ability to work 2nd shift. Base pay reflects experience, with benefits and performance bonuses available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 1+ years supervisory experience, managing ~20 employees.
• Experience in poultry or food industry a plus.
• Strong communication, independent decision making, and multitasking ability.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and foster a positive work environment.
• Organize manpower, materials, equipment, and schedules for efficient operations.
• Oversee performance and provide feedback.
• Encourage open communication and teamwork to build morale.
• Collaborate across departments for quality, cost savings, and process improvements.
• Ensure safety standards and a safe working environment.
• Support Plant Operations Team as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Independent decision making

Computer literacy

Time management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Description

Production Supervisor – Live Hang

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 2nd 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?

• 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 $69,135.00 /- based on experience;
• Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s tri-annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
• 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