Senior Production Leader - 1st Shift

JBS Foods; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

401(k) company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Production Superintendent to oversee multiple departments on a single shift, directing production and processing supervisors to ensure cost-effective, on-time manufacture of quality products at our Texas plant.

The role focuses on meeting production and quality standards, coordinating with plant functions, training and motivating staff, and driving improvements in flow and equipment to maximize productivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of directly related experience.
• 3–5 years of supervisory training experience preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations.
• Strong diplomacy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs production operations and personnel to meet established production and quality control standards, control budget and costs, and provide data on products produced.
• Establishes short-term activities toward production continuity and balance such as shift scheduling, material requisition, and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinates with other plant function areas to support output, productivity, and quality.
• Selects, trains, and motivates production labor to ensure schedules are met at optimal productivity and cost.
• Recommends improvements in production flow or methods.
• Ensures use of operating methods designed to eliminate problems and improve product quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Diplomacy

Budgeting

USDA regulations knowledge

Education

High School Diploma (GED)

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Production Superintendent to oversee multiple departments on a single shift, directing production and processing supervisors to ensure cost-effective, on-time manufacture of quality products at our Texas plant.

The role focuses on meeting production and quality standards, coordinating with plant functions, training and motivating staff, and driving improvements in flow and equipment to maximize productivity.