Senior Production Supervisor

Pilgrim's; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Discretionary bonus program

Career development opportunities

Better futures

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a Production Superintendent to oversee the production/processing supervisors across multiple departments on a single shift, ensuring cost-effective, on-time manufacture of quality products.

This role emphasizes directing operations, coordinating with plant functions, and maintaining production schedules while pursuing continuous improvement and cost efficiency. A high school diploma is required, with a bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Directs production operations and personnel to meet production and quality standards, control budget and costs, and provide data on products produced.
• Establishes short-term activities for production continuity and balance, including shift schedules, material requisition, machine loading, and maintenance.
• Coordinates with other plant areas to support output, productivity, and quality.
• Selects, organizes, trains, and motivates production labor to meet schedules at optimum productivity and cost.
• Recommends improvements in production flow or methods.
• Ensures effective use of operating methods and procedures to eliminate problems and improve product quality.
• Recommends modification of machines to improve production and quality.

Skills

Diplomacy

Communication

USDA regulations

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma (GED)

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Pilgrim's is seeking a Production Superintendent to oversee the production/processing supervisors across multiple departments on a single shift, ensuring cost-effective, on-time manufacture of quality products.

This role emphasizes directing operations, coordinating with plant functions, and maintaining production schedules while pursuing continuous improvement and cost efficiency. A high school diploma is required, with a bachelor’s degree preferred.