Production Supervisor - Prepared Food's 1st Shift

Pilgrim's; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 60,591 - 73,618; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, medical and dental coverage after 60 days

401(k) company match after the first year

Paid Time Off including sick leave and vacation

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Mount Pleasant, Texas is looking for a Production Supervisor for the Prepared Foods 1st shift. In this key role, you'll lead daily operations in our poultry production facility, ensuring that safety and quality standards are upheld while achieving production targets.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of supervisory experience and is preferably bilingual in English and Spanish. Benefits include health coverage after 60 days, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of supervisory experience with leadership of 20+ employees preferred.
• Previous experience in the poultry or food industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations within the poultry production facility.
• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Provide training and feedback to employees to improve quality and productivity.
• Collaborate with departments for quality improvement and cost savings.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer knowledge

Independent decision making

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Degree in related field

Job description

Production Supervisor – Prepared Foods 1st shift

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first – always. In this key role, you will serve as the frontline leader overseeing daily operations within our poultry production facility. You will ensure production targets are met while maintaining high standards for safety, quality assurance, and efficiency. Based primarily on the production floor, you will 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.

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 or GED; College Degree in related field preferred.
• Experience: 1 or more years of previous supervisory experience with leadership 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, basic computer knowledge, ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Benefits

• Schedule: Monday–Friday with occasional weekends.
• Vision, medical and dental coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, company‑observed holidays, and 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: $60,591 – $73,618.
• Career Development: continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various development programs.

EOE, including disability/vets.