Production Supervisor

JBS Foods • Russellville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is a frontline leader overseeing daily operations within Pilgrim’s poultry production facility in Russellville, Alabama. The role ensures production targets are met while maintaining safety, quality assurance, and efficiency standards. Working primarily on the production floor, the supervisor coordinates team duties, monitors equipment and workflow, enforces health and safety regulations, and responds to operational issues in real time. The position must be willing to work 3rd shift.

The supervisor trains and supports employees, organizes resources and production schedules, oversees performance, and promotes open communication and employee involvement. The role collaborates with other departments to identify quality improvements, cost savings, and process enhancements, and takes on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Plant Operations Team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of previous supervisory experience; leadership experience with 20 or more employees is preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions independently.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be willing to work 3rd shift.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in a related field.
• Leadership experience with 20 or more employees.
• Poultry or food industry experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and create a positive work environment to help employees reach their potential in quality and productivity.
• Organize manpower, materials, equipment, and production schedules to ensure efficient operations.
• Oversee employee performance and provide constructive positive or 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 for all team members.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Plant Operations Team.
• Coordinate team duties, monitor equipment and workflow, and respond to operational issues in real time.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Base salary range of $60,591 to $73,618.20.
• Eligible to participate in the company’s tri-annual discretionary bonus plan, subject to its standard terms and conditions.
• Continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs supporting professional growth and career development.
• Better Futures program.

What This Job Offers

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