Production Superintendent
Company: Pilgrim's
Location: Leighton
Posted on: March 23, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Production Superintendent GENERAL SUMMARY: This
position directs the production/processing supervisors across
several departments on a single shift to assure cost-effective,
on-time manufacture of quality products . Must be willing to work
3rd shift! ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Directs
production operations and personnel to meet established production
and quality control standards, to control budget and costs, and to
provide data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and
delivery dates of products produced. * Establishes short-term
activities directed toward production continuity and balance such
as shift schedules, ensuring requisition of materials, machine
loading, grievance resolution, and equipment maintenance. *
Coordinates and integrates with other plant function areas to
ensure support in attaining output, productivity, and quality. *
Selects, organizes, trains, and motivates production labor force to
ensure consistent attainment of production schedules at optimum
productivity and cost levels. * Recommends improvements in
production flow or methods. * Ensures effective use of operating
methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and
to improve product quality. * Counsels supervisors as needed on job
performance and departmental efficiencies. * Recommends
modification of machines and equipment in order to improve
production and quality of products. EXPERIENCE: * Typically
requires a minimum of 2 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience. * 3-5
years of supervisory training experience preferred. * Knowledge of
USDA regulations * Strong diplomacy and communication skills
EDUCATION: High School Diploma (GED) required. Bachelor's degree in
a related field preferred. Why Work for Pilgrim's? * 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; * Base salary range $90,005 to
$109,356.30 /- based upon experience ; * Discretionary Bonus: This
position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus
plan . T he 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
(https://jbsfoodsgroup.com/our-purpose/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.
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