Production Supervisor: Safety, Quality & Lean Leader

Perdue Farms; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx and vision

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Short-and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead hourly teams across receiving, processing, production and shipping, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. You will drive efficiency, champion continuous improvement, and uphold USDA and QA requirements while maintaining a positive, high-performing workspace.

The role includes overseeing daily operations, mentoring staff, and collaborating with maintenance and other departments to optimize productivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years in a manufacturing environment with 1+ year supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of quality control processes and compliance standards (ISO, OSHA).
• Willingness to learn lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize equipment use.
• Maintain accurate production records and report status to management.
• Lead safety and quality initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Quality control

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

ERP systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s/Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead hourly teams across receiving, processing, production and shipping, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. You will drive efficiency, champion continuous improvement, and uphold USDA and QA requirements while maintaining a positive, high-performing workspace.

The role includes overseeing daily operations, mentoring staff, and collaborating with maintenance and other departments to optimize productivity.