Production Supervisor 3rd Shift Job at Perdue Farms in Perry

Overview

The Production Supervisor plays a critical role in leading production teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on the production floor. Your ability to organize tasks, develop team members, and drive performance will be key to maintaining smooth operations and meeting company goals.

A successful candidate will focus on improving production workflows, fostering a positive and accountable work environment, and ensuring all safety and quality standards are met. Perdue offers extensive leadership training, supervisor certification programs, and ongoing development resources to help you grow in your role and advance your career.

Success Profile

What makes a successful Production Supervisor at Perdue? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Leadership
• Organized
• Problem-solver
• Team-oriented

Culture & Values

At Perdue, we believe that success starts with our people. Our culture is built on teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters, and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive as part of the Perdue family.

Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Perry, Georgia, United States. Apply. Job ID 77250. Job Category: Production. Date posted 09/02/2025.

Summary

Perdue Farms in Perry, GA is hiring a Production Supervisor 3rd Shift. The Production Supervisor oversees daily production operations, ensuring efficient workflows, high-quality output and strict adherence to safety and regulatory compliance. This role places strong emphasis on fostering associate growth, developing talent, and maintaining a safety culture of continuous improvement. The Production Supervisor is a key leader who drives team performance and upholds quality production standards.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Safety and Risk Management

• Enforce safety protocols, team compliance with safety standards and a safe working environment for all associates.
• Conduct regular safety training, risk assessments and incident investigations to prevent workplace injuries.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure team compliance with Safety Standards.

Food Safety and Quality Standards, Regulatory and Environmental Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain compliance with all food safety regulations and company policies, including HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation protocols, to maintain a safe and high-quality production environment.
• Ensure all products meet or exceed established quality specifications through rigorous adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Lead corrective actions non-conformance and drive initiatives to reduce waste, contamination risks and product recalls.
• Implement and monitor quality control processes, including inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations, including OSHA, ISO standards, and industry-specific requirements.
• Lead corrective actions for non-conformances and drive initiatives to reduce waste, contamination risks, and product recalls.
• In collaboration with leadership, execute lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost operational efficiency and product quality.
• Verify the facility adheres to all relevant environmental laws and regulations including those related to air and water quality, waste disposal and hazardous management.

People Development, Engagement and Leadership

• Mentor and coach team members on enhancing skills while managing performance and learning and development of the team.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and engaged team culture aligning with company values, leadership behaviors while promoting associate growth.
• Drive associate engagement and retention.

Production Oversight

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet schedules, customer specifications, output goals and quality standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance to monitor equipment performance and operational issues to minimize downtime.
• Optimize labor, raw materials and equipment usage to ensure cost-effective operations while meeting production standards.

Reporting and Communication

• Maintain accurate production records including output, quality metrics and associate performance and attendance.
• Provide regular updates to management on production status, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Act as a liaison between production teams and other departments such as engineering, quality assurance and supply chain.

Minimum Education and Experience

Required: High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 2-3 years in a manufacturing environment with 1+ year in a supervisory role.

Bachelors/Associates degree candidates with no manufacturing experience must have at least 1+ years of supervisory experience.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree (highly preferred)
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a focus on associate development
• In depth knowledge of quality control processes and compliance standards (i.e., ISO, OSHA, etc.)
• Awareness and willingness to learn lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with ERP systems (i.e., SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred:

• Poultry or Protein production experience
• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, OSHA 10/30, or similar certifications

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.

• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

• In a plant environment: Exposure to wet and moist floors, metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures 28 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with humidity. May handle product 25 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise 50 db to 110 db. May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food processing. Must wear protective equipment as directed by the Company.

Perdue Farms is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity

Perdue is an Equal Opportunity employer.