Production Supervisor

Pilgrim's • Cold Spring, MN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is an entry-level, night-shift leadership role supporting daily production operations across multiple departments at Pilgrim’s Cold Spring, Minnesota facility. Working with department leaders and team members, the supervisor helps coordinate workflow, monitor production activities, and maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards. The hands-on position involves substantial time on the production floor, supporting teams, addressing operational challenges, and helping ensure work is completed efficiently and safely. It includes supervisor training and exposure to different disciplines and plant-level business operations, along with leadership and process training, including a week-long trip to the corporate headquarters in Greeley, Colorado. Limited travel with overnight stays of 1–5 days is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Limited travel, including required overnight stays of 1–5 days.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in a related field.
• Previous leadership experience in a supporting role.
• Previous leadership experience in the poultry or food industry.

Responsibilities

• Complete hands-on supervisor training in preparation for placement in a department-specific supervisor role.
• Experience various disciplines and areas of interest and explore the foundations of the business at the plant level.
• Train employees and foster a positive work environment to support quality and productivity.
• Organize manpower, materials, equipment, and production schedules to ensure efficient operations.
• Oversee employee performance and provide positive and corrective feedback.
• Encourage open communication and employee involvement to build team morale and support company values.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify opportunities for quality improvement, cost savings, and process enhancements.
• Ensure safety standards are followed and promote a safe working environment.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Plant Operations Team.
• Attend leadership and process training sessions to develop leadership, people-management, and process-management skills, including a week-long trip to the corporate headquarters in Greeley, Colorado.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career-growth programs.

What This Job Offers

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