Shift Production Leader — Food Processing

Pilgrim's; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical & Dental coverage

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Production Superintendent to direct the production/processing supervisors across several departments on a single shift, ensuring cost-effective, on-time manufacture of quality products. Must be willing to work 1st shift.

The role emphasizes supervision, adherence to USDA regulations, and continuous improvement of production processes within a large food company known for safety and quality.

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, to control budget and costs, and to provide data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products produced.
• Establishes short-term activities directed toward production continuity and balance such as shift schedules, ensuring requisition of materials, machine loading, grievance resolution, and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinates and integrates with other plant function areas to ensure support in attaining output, productivity, and quality.
• Selects, organizes, trains, and motivates production labor force to ensure consistent attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity and cost levels.
• Recommends improvements in production flow or methods.
• Ensures effective use of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and to improve product quality.
• Counsels supervisors as needed on job performance and departmental efficiencies.
• Recommends modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.

Skills

Supervisory experience

USDA regulations knowledge

Diplomacy & communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Production Superintendent to direct the production/processing supervisors across several departments on a single shift, ensuring cost-effective, on-time manufacture of quality products. Must be willing to work 1st shift.

The role emphasizes supervision, adherence to USDA regulations, and continuous improvement of production processes within a large food company known for safety and quality.