Soy Bean Production Supervisor

Perdue Farms; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability protection

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a hands-on Soy Production Supervisor at our soybean crushing facility to lead production activities, guide team members, and ensure safe, reliable operations aligned with quality and performance standards.

You will optimize workflows, monitor goals, and partner across teams to maintain output and continuous improvement; the role suits a proactive leader who develops staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Chemical Engineering, Management, or Business.
• 5 years of management experience preferred; 3–5 years in soybean crushing or similar industry.
• Understanding manufacturing technologies and safety/environmental programs.
• Proficiency with standard software applications.
• Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience handling hazardous chemicals in similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the crushing staff, including training and development.
• Lead safety programs to ensure safe working conditions and compliance.
• Lead environmental programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage production operations for maximum equipment and personnel utilization.
• Ensure product quality meets customer specifications.
• Oversee routine and preventative maintenance for production operations.
• Perform job functions within established CGMPs.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Chemical Engineering, Management, or Business

Job description

Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. 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

Support daily operations that drive efficiency and profitability within our soybean crushing facility. As a Soy Production Supervisor, you will lead production activities, guide team members, and ensure processes run safely, reliably, and in alignment with quality and performance standards. You will help optimize workflows, monitor production goals, and partner across teams to maintain consistent output and operational excellence. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing teams, and is focused on driving performance and continuous improvement.

The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $116,000 per year, based on experience (variable depending on experience). In addition to the base salary,Perdueoffersa competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx,401(k)with employer match after 1 year,critical illness, accident insurance, dental,vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

• Lead and manages the crushing staff to include training and developing the staff to meet the needs of the business.
• Lead and manage safety programs to ensure safe working conditions for all associates and compliance with all local, state and federal requirements.
• Lead and manage environmental programs to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal requirements.
• Manage production operations to ensure maximum equipment and personnel utilization.
• Manage the product quality to ensure customer requirements and specifications are attained.
• Manage routine and preventative maintenance programs for production operations to ensure efficient operation.
• Perform job functions within established CGMP’s.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Chemical Engineering, Management, or Business. 5 years of management work experience can be substituted for degree.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in soybean crushing or similar industry.
• Understanding manufacturing technologies.
• Understanding of safety programs and requirements.
• Understanding of environmental programs and requirements.
• Understanding of standard software applications.
• Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience handling hazardous chemicals in similar industry.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Able to move freely throughout the facility to include climbing vertical heights (0 - 150').
• Noise (50db to 100db – hearing protection required) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available).
• Required to travel to remote Agribusiness facilities and customer locations. Able to communicate on the telephone and use standard office equipment.

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.