Production Superintendent II

Production Superintendent II

 At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

The Production Superintendent II is responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day production operations within the poultry processing facility. This role ensures production targets, food safety standards, animal welfare requirements, and quality expectations are consistently met while maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment. Superintendent leads supervisors, drives continuous improvement, and partners closely with Maintenance, QA, USDA, HR, and Safety teams.

 Responsibilities: 

• Oversees efficiency of monitoring production, scanning make sheet/product specifications, and discussing daily goals with Supervisors.
• Responsible for overseeing the operations for designated area of responsibility, attends supervisor meetings, and reports work schedule to supervisors daily.
• Directs supervisors with respect to production volume, quality, cost and meeting production schedules and delivery dates.
• Participation in Operational Excellence project meeting project team no less than twice per year
• Leverage advanced engineering skillsets to optimize production goals
• Insure reliability of plant equipment and maintain downtime at lowest possible standard per shift for the production areas assigned. 
• Meet downtime and operational goals for outlying areas as established by Plant Manager and Plant Engineer.
• Handle any employee grievance, dispute or problem in most efficient manner possible. Any unsolved matter taken up with Human Resources.
• Maintain good employee relations and adherence to labor contract provisions.
• Actively participates in group meetings, line meetings, and supervisory meetings.
• Work with the Quality control department to insure product quality & food safety.
• Train and develop supervisors to provide management depth and develop teamwork to attain department objectives.
• Monitor and confirm the machinery, equipment and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized.
• Motivate interest in, and insure compliance with, stringent plant safety programs while maintaining high levels of labor efficiency and effectiveness in responding to breakdowns and plant interruptions.
• Assist the Plant Engineer in assuring continuous plant improvement
• Develop capital investment ideas that support overall plant profitability and develop and cooperate with Project Engineer in the implementation of these projects.
• Represent the entire area’s needs and point of view in discussions with plant management, regarding people, line and technical standards, project scope development and accomplishment.
• Develop and grow a trusting relationship with the USDA to insure that their requirements are being met.
• Communicate with line personnel, Supervisors and Plant Engineer in addition to plant management.

Working Conditions:

• Production and maintenance settings
• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery and knives
• Working in cold/hot temperature
• Frequent exposure to knives, hot water and production machinery.
• Physical demands of this position may include a great deal of walking and stair climbing.
• Environment consists of slick floors and loud noise.
• Employee will typically work 50-55 hours per week M-F with some Saturday work if necessary.

What You’ll Need: 

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering field required
• Experience: 2-3 years proven supervisory experience in the food industry, industry-specific experience encouraged
• Knowledge of USDA regulations 

Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both written and verbally
• Bilingual skills helpful
• Capable of independent decision making
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates integrity and fairness
• Able to quickly and effectively adapt to new and changing situations
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Shows compassion towards and has an interest in others
• Basic computer knowledge required
• Good organizational skills
• Able to work assigned hours/days, including occasional weekends as required
• Good attendance and safety records 

Why Work for Pilgrim’s? 

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends; (ability to work various shift)
• 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 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; and
• Better Futures 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

 About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

 Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

 Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

 EOE, including disability/vets 

 Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.