Production Superintendent - Dark Meat

Pilgrim's • Nacogdoches, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Superintendent directs production and processing supervisors across several departments on a single shift, ensuring cost-effective, on-time production of quality products. The role oversees production operations and personnel to meet production and quality standards, control budgets and costs, and provide information about products produced and their specifications and delivery dates. The position must be willing to work first shift.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of directly related experience.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations.
• Strong diplomacy and communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of supervisory training experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Direct production operations and personnel to meet established production and quality control standards, control budgets and costs, and provide data about products produced, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates.
• Establish short-term activities that support production continuity and balance, including shift schedules, material requisitions, machine loading, grievance resolution, and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate with other plant functions 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 to eliminate operational 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

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) with a company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Base salary range of $90,005.00–$109,356.30.
• Eligibility to participate in the Company’s annual discretionary bonus plan, subject to its standard terms and conditions.
• Continuous learning and career development programs.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

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