Shipping Superintendent - 2nd Shift

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Lewiston Woodville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Foods in North Carolina is seeking a Shipping Superintendent to lead and develop shipping leaders and teams, guiding daily operations to meet production goals and champion a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.

You will influence plant performance, support continuous improvement, and build strong partnerships across operations while helping associates grow and succeed within a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate's degree with intent to earn Bachelor's.
• 3-5 years of work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with HACCP, SPC, and plant efficiency metrics (yield, lbs./birds, pmh, line speeds).
• Proven ability to lead people and drive results.
• Ability to organize multiple protocols/projects and meet deadlines.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish, measure, and be accountable for operating and capital budgets for the assigned area to maintain a competitive position.
• Meet facility operational plans to ensure yield, birds per hour, pounds per hour, line efficiency, CSI, QI requirements.
• Ensure processes reduce turnover, improve safety results, and create an Employee of Choice environment.
• Provide training to improve supervisory skills and the skill set of hourly production staff.
• Develop new ideas to improve operational performance and product quality.
• Promote the company's goals through planning and communication.

Skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

HACCP

SPC

Communication skills

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Engineering, or related discipline

Associate's degree with the intent of earning Bachelor's degree

Job description

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That’s Perdue.

Summary

Join our team as a Shipping Superintendent and play a key leadership role in driving efficient, high performing operations. In this role, you will lead and develop shipping leaders and teams, guide daily operations to meet production goals, and champion a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability. This position offers the opportunity to influence plant performance, support continuous improvement, and build positive partnerships across operations while helping create an environment where associates can succeed and grow.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish, measure, and accountable for operating, as well as capital budgets for the assigned area in a manner to enable the operation to maintain a competitive position in the industry.

• Meet all facility operational plans, to ensure yield, birds per hour, pounds per hour, line efficiency, CSI, QI requirements are met.

• Ensure processes are in place to continuously reduce turnover, improve safety results as measured by the Safety Scorecard, and create an environment that will make the facility the Employee of Choice in the area.

• Ensure processes are in place to continually provide training to improve supervisory skills of staff and improve the skill set of the hourly production associates to maximize the results of individual and team efforts.

• Constantly develops new ideas and methods to improve operational performance and improve product quality and customer reliability.

• Support and promote the Company's annual People, Products, Profitability and Planet goals through effective planning and communication, emphasizing the requirement for all team members to be efficient and effective in their respective responsibilities.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Engineering, or related discipline. Associate's degree with the intent of earning a Bachelor's degree will be considered.

• 3-5 years of work experience.

• Should be computer literate with skills in Microsoft Office.

• Requires experience with various industry accepted procedures, including HACCP, SPC, etc. and plant efficiency as it relates to yield, lbs./birds, pmh, line speeds and automatic process equipment.

• Proven track record demonstrating ability to lead people and get results.

• Must be able to organize multiple protocols/projects and complete them on schedule.

• Requires prior supervisory experience.

• Strong customer service.

• Must be able to communicate at all levels of the organization; possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Must be able to travel to other facilities and plants for meetings and/or company business.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.

• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

When in a plant environment:

• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.

• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.

• May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.

• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, and processing facility.

• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.