Production Supervisor 1St Shift

Pilgrim's • Waco, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim's is seeking a Production Supervisor for its 1st Shift. This role coordinates and directs the activities of the production department to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality. The Production Supervisor inspects product to verify production specifications are met and trains and supervises production personnel.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 or more years of previous supervisory experience with leadership skills of 20+ employees
• Effective communication both orally and in writing
• Capable of independent decision making
• Must have basic computer knowledge
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

• College Degree in related field
• Poultry or food industry experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all applicable state and federal requirements are met regarding OSHA, food safety, and fair employment practices in assigned area of responsibility.
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of production operations and personnel to meet established production and quality control standards.
• Ensures activities meet short-term goals established for production continuity and balance such as creating shift schedules, ordering materials, machine loading, grievance resolution, and equipment maintenance.
• Works with other plant function areas as needed to ensure support in attaining output, productivity, and quality.
• Schedules, trains, and motivates production labor force to ensure consistent attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity and cost levels.
• Interviews and recommends individuals for open positions.
• Recommends improvements in production flow or methods.
• Uses operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and to improve product quality.
• Notifies management personnel of machines and/or equipment that could be modified to improve production and quality of products.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by customer or client.

Benefits

• Vision coverage
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• 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
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Focus on career growth through various learning and development programs

What This Job Offers

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