Production Superintendent

Pilgrim's • Sumter, SC

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About The Position

The Production Superintendent directs production and processing supervisors across several departments on a single shift, ensuring cost-effective, on-time manufacture of quality products. The role requires willingness to work second shift. At Pilgrim’s, safety is a condition, and team-member safety comes first.

The position oversees production operations and personnel to meet production and quality standards, control budgets and costs, and provide production data. It establishes short-term operating activities, coordinates with other plant functions, develops and motivates the production workforce, and identifies ways to improve production methods, flow, and product quality.

The role typically requires at least two years of directly related experience. A high school diploma or GED is required; a related bachelor’s degree and three to five years of supervisory training experience are preferred. Knowledge of USDA regulations and strong diplomacy and communication skills are required.

The listed base salary range is $90,005.00–$109,356.30. The position is eligible for the Company’s annual discretionary bonus plan. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days; paid leave; a 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service; career-development and learning programs; and Better Futures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of directly related experience.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations.
• Strong diplomacy and communication skills.
• Willingness to work second shift.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Three to five years of supervisory training experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct production operations and personnel to meet established production and quality-control standards, control budgets and costs, and provide data about products produced, including types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates.
• Establish short-term production activities that support continuity and balance, including shift schedules, material requisitions, machine loading, grievance resolution, and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate and integrate with other plant functional areas to support output, productivity, and quality.
• Select, organize, train, and motivate production employees to meet production schedules at optimal productivity and cost levels.
• Recommend improvements to production flow or methods.
• Ensure effective use of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Counsel supervisors on job performance and departmental efficiency as needed.
• Recommend machine and equipment modifications to improve production and product quality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, or other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Eligibility to participate in the annual discretionary bonus plan, subject to program terms and conditions.
• Continuous learning and career-growth opportunities through learning and development programs.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED