Production Superintendent - 1st Shift

Pilgrim's•Broadway, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Superintendent for their Broadway, VA Fresh Foods facility. This role provides leadership for team members in a specified area and shift, with primary responsibility for directing the workforce to achieve all safety, quality, and operational goals. The Production Superintendent will manage in a fresh plant environment, overseeing all aspects of the processing area, utilizing knowledge of processing technology, methods, procedures, and equipment capabilities. This position is responsible for managing 25-35 hourly employees.

Requirements

1-2 years proven supervisory experience in the food industry.
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both written and verbally.
Capable of independent decision making.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrates integrity and fairness.
Able to quickly and effectively adapt to new and changing situations.
Desire for continuous improvement.
Shows compassion towards and has an interest in others.
Basic computer knowledge required.
Good organizational skills.
Able to work assigned hours/days, including occasional weekends as required.
Good attendance and safety records.

Nice To Haves

Industry-specific experience encouraged.
Bilingual skills helpful.
Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet and exceed production goals set forth by plant management.
Responsible for meeting volume goals, reducing claims, maximizing yields, reducing cost, increasing team member retention and maintaining good working relationships with the USDA (meat), and all team members.
Directly supervise hourly production team members to include direction of activities and ensuring training of all team members to product specifications, techniques, and requirements.
Monitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production team members; provide positive and/or corrective feedback as necessary.
Ensure food safety, human resources, and safety policy compliance with all production team members.
Look for continuous improvement in operating processes and procedures and encourage hourly team member ownership of all processes.
Manages all aspects of processing for the assigned department.
Coordinates with Sales & Marketing, and fellow Superintendents to ensure orders are filled on a timely basis and meet all quality standards.
Promotes and maintains plant safety.
Develops leads and coaches production team members.