PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR-1ST SHIFT - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

JOB TITLE:  

Production Supervisor  

Production Manager  

DEPARTMENT:  

Production  

REPORTS TO:  

JOB SUMMARY:  

Responsible for supervision of all aspects of assigned production line(s). Takes  

direction from Production Manager on scheduling, line preparation, and production  

execution. Direct supervisor for assigned production employees. Manages  

production for day-to-day control of assigned department activities according to  

prescribed schedules priorities, production flow, and processing specifications to  

ensure production efficiencies are met. Enforces company work rules and evaluates  

assigned work performance and takes corrective action(s). Leads, coaches, and  

trains assigned personnel on work standards and ensures all procedures and work  

standards are being followed constantly.  

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:  

1. Effectively manages assigned personnel, ensuring optimal performance.  

a. Leads through effective goal setting, communication, and coaching.  

b. Assists with personnel decisions including hiring, corrective actions,  

disciplines, terminations, wage decisions, and promotions.  

c. Motivates, coaches, corrects, and challenges personnel with a positive  

approach.  

d. Expert knowledge for all positions on assigned production line(s).  

e. Maintains an open dialogue with assigned team members.  

f. Resolves problems in a direct and positive way when approached with  

feedback and concerns.  

2. Monitors and supervises all aspects of assigned production line(s).  

a. Supervises assigned personnel ensuring work standards are  

implemented and followed.  

i. Ensures lead associates properly use personnel team and follow  

work standards to produce a defect-free product.  

ii. Ensures work teams are fully staffed to maintain targeted  

workflow.  

iii. Ensures lead associates provide work teams the tools and  

supplies needed to accomplish standard work.  

iv. Makes sure all production change-overs are performed properly  

and efficiently.  

b. Ensures preventative maintenance is performed on machines, that work  

teams are operating machines properly and safely, and that equipment  

is stored properly.  

i. Communicates to the maintenance team of any problems or  

concerns with equipment.  

c. Assists in production scheduling to improve production leveling.  

d. Ensures area of responsibility has been properly cleaned and sanitized.  

e. Assures compliance with all company safety rules and GMPs.  

i. Has expert knowledge of all safety rules and monitors personnel  

to ensure compliance.  

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ii. Ensures personal protective equipment (PPE) is being used  

correctly.  

iii. Ensures areas are clear of safety hazards, floors are free of debris,  

and equipment is free of excess product.  

3. Assumes responsibility for production quality and continuous improvement.  

a. Ensures products are produced to customer specification and defect  

free.  

b. Ensures work teams follow standard work practices to promote  

improved production efficiency and achieve production targets.  

c. Ensures employees are properly trained on standard work practices and  

perform job tasks as defined.  

d. Ensures production flow is consistent, throughput is monitored, and  

efficiency targets are met.  

e. Ensures trainers train on proper work standards, maintain all proper  

documentation, and are in their assigned areas monitoring processes  

and product for defects and opportunities.  

f. Ensures transfer of finished product from production floor to storage  

area is performed within standard operating procedure.  

4. Assumes responsibility for production related communication flow and  

coordination between line workers.  

a. Communicates issues or concerns with Quality Assurance Manager,  

Production Manager, Production Coordinator and Facility Manager as  

needed.  

b. Takes a leading role in communicating among peer groups and  

subordinates.  

5. Ensures all administration tasks are completed timely and accurately.  

a. Verifies demand schedule and usage sheets are all filled out.  

b. Completes and verifies all activity logs are completed.  

c. Ensures all documentation is routed correctly.  

d. Completes end of shift reports, i.e. scrap, labor, yield and downtime  

reporting.  

e. Ensure all production hours are accounted for ensuring personnel hours  

are allocated to the appropriate department.  

6. Compliance  

a. Maintain and enforce GMP practices, safety and product quality  

standards.  

b. Follow safety guidelines as well as adhere to related listings in the  

Employee Handbook.  

c. Prepare information and assist in various certification/customer audits.  

d. Enforce safety regulations with all production employees.  

e. Ensure team members take scheduled breaks and lunches, start and  

finish shifts on time.  

7. Assumes other duties as assigned.  

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QUALIFICATIONS:  

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At least one (1) year experience in the manufacturing industry is required,  

unless the candidate has obtained an associate’s or bachelor’s degree  

(completion of a degree program will be accepted in lieu of experience). Must  

have general knowledge of food production methods and techniques, gained  

through experience of education.  

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Prefer experience in Light Industrial environment operating in a multi-  

production process environment.  

Understands Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazarded Analysis and  

Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs. SQF, GMP, and HACCP certification  

preferred.  

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Able to comprehend USDA guidelines and manufacturing requirements,  

processes and procedures.  

Knowledge of lean manufacturing and able to develop improvements in  

existing processes.  

Computer and mathematics skills are required. Prior experience with systems  

tracking of materials is preferred.  

Able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment; with minimum guidance  

from management.  

Available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and  

overtime as business requires. The hours worked each week will be determined  

by the manufacturing needs of the department.  

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Ability to understand, speak, read, and write English  

Strong verbal and written communication skills.  

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

ACTIVITIES:  

HEARING:  

Standing, walking, bending, lifting, stooping, crouching, kneeling intermittently.  

Must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary  

information.  

REPETITIVE MOTION:  

VISUAL ABILITIES:  

Must be able to frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and or fingers.  

Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents,  

products, or operate machinery.  

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:  

Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25  

pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds throughout the day.  

Ability to stand 8-12 hours per day, on cold wet concrete floors.  

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

Must be able to work for long hours in a food processing environment, where it is  

wet, damp, and cold. Temperatures are frequently around 34 degrees, and  

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employees are expected to remain in these conditions for the majority of their  

workdays.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential  

functions. The list of essential functions, other duties, mental and physical demands, requirements and licenses is  

not meant to be exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise job descriptions and to require other tasks  

be performed when the circumstances of the job changes.  

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled  

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