Night Shift Production Supervisor - Protein RE

Pilgrim's • Douglas, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Protein Conversion Supervisor At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Pilgrim’s is seeking a Protein Conversion Supervisor to lead and facilitate operations within a pet food ingredient and protein conversion facility. This role oversees day-to-day conversion and rendering operations to achieve production goals while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, sanitation, animal by-product handling, and environmental compliance. The supervisor will lead and engage hourly partners, promote positive employee morale, and serve as a key liaison between hourly teams and upper management to ensure operational objectives are clearly communicated and achieved. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy developing people while delivering results, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with a company committed to excellence and sustainability.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5 years in poultry, food manufacturing, or management is required.
• Effective communication both orally and in writing, capable of independent decision making, must have basic computer knowledge, ability to manage multiple priorities, good math skills and basic mechanical knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• College Degree in related field preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily protein conversion operations to meet production goals while ensuring safety, quality, sanitation, and environmental compliance across all processes.
• Lead, coach, and engage hourly partners, promoting positive employee morale, adherence to policies, and a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary liaison between hourly partners and upper management, effectively communicating operational priorities, performance expectations, and company objectives.
• Ensure customer and regulatory requirements are met by maintaining product quality standards, monitoring specifications, and addressing deviations promptly.
• Monitor production data, yields, downtime, and labor efficiency, using analysis to drive process improvements, cost control, and productivity enhancements.
• Enforce safety programs and best practices, conduct audits and incident investigations, and ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA guidelines, and food/feed safety standards.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Operations Team.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave
• 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s tri-annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs

What This Job Offers

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