Soy Production Supervisor — Lead, Develop & Optimize

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with match

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Optional group life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Leadership training

Supervisor certification programs

Job summary

Perdue Farms Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead our soybean crushing facility's production teams, drive safety, quality and efficiency, and develop staff to meet operational goals.

This hands-on role emphasizes process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and accountability on the floor. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, with a clear career path through leadership training, supervisor certification programs, and ongoing development

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Organized

Problem-solver

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelors in Agriculture, Chemical Engineering, Management, or Business

Job description

Perdue Farms Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead our soybean crushing facility's production teams, drive safety, quality and efficiency, and develop staff to meet operational goals.

This hands-on role emphasizes process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and accountability on the floor. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, with a clear career path through leadership training, supervisor certification programs, and ongoing development