Perdue Farms
Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift Shipping
Perdue Farms, Lewiston Woodville, North Carolina, United States, 27849
Overview
Perdue Foods in Lewiston, NC is hiring a 2nd shift Shipping Supervisor. The Shipping Supervisor oversees daily production operations, ensuring efficient workflows, high-quality output and strict adherence to safety and regulatory compliance. This role emphasizes fostering associate growth, developing talent, and maintaining a safety culture of continuous improvement. The Shipping Production Supervisor is a key leader who drives team performance and upholds quality production standards. Responsibilities
Enforce safety protocols, ensure team compliance with safety standards and maintain 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. Maintain compliance with all food safety regulations and company policies (HACCP, GMPs, sanitation) to sustain a safe, high-quality production environment. Ensure all products meet or exceed quality specifications through adherence to SOPs. Lead corrective actions for non-conformances 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 relevant regulations (OSHA, ISO standards, industry requirements). Lead continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Identify and implement process improvements to boost operational efficiency and product quality. Verify facility adherence to environmental laws and regulations related to air and water quality, waste disposal, and hazardous management. Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet schedules, customer specifications, output goals and quality standards. Collaborate with maintenance to monitor equipment performance and address issues to minimize downtime. Optimize use of labor, materials and equipment for cost-effective operations while meeting production standards. 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. Qualifications
Required
Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment with 2 years in a supervisory role. Completion of a relevant management trainee or rotational program may be considered in lieu of some experience. The ideal candidate will have
An Associate 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 (e.g., ISO, OSHA) Awareness and willingness to learn lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies Excellent problem-solving, organizational and time management skills Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite Preferred
Poultry or protein production experience Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, OSHA 10/30 or similar Environmental Factors And Physical Requirements
May need to move light equipment or supplies; access files, supplies and equipment. In plant environment: exposure to wet and moist floors, metal/plastic grating, temperatures from 28 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with humidity; product handling at 25 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit; noise levels 50 db to 110 db; exposure to chemicals used in poultry/food processing. Must wear protective equipment as directed. Perdue Farms Inc. 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 Company Information
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Perdue Foods in Lewiston, NC is hiring a 2nd shift Shipping Supervisor. The Shipping Supervisor oversees daily production operations, ensuring efficient workflows, high-quality output and strict adherence to safety and regulatory compliance. This role emphasizes fostering associate growth, developing talent, and maintaining a safety culture of continuous improvement. The Shipping Production Supervisor is a key leader who drives team performance and upholds quality production standards. Responsibilities
Enforce safety protocols, ensure team compliance with safety standards and maintain 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. Maintain compliance with all food safety regulations and company policies (HACCP, GMPs, sanitation) to sustain a safe, high-quality production environment. Ensure all products meet or exceed quality specifications through adherence to SOPs. Lead corrective actions for non-conformances 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 relevant regulations (OSHA, ISO standards, industry requirements). Lead continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Identify and implement process improvements to boost operational efficiency and product quality. Verify facility adherence to environmental laws and regulations related to air and water quality, waste disposal, and hazardous management. Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet schedules, customer specifications, output goals and quality standards. Collaborate with maintenance to monitor equipment performance and address issues to minimize downtime. Optimize use of labor, materials and equipment for cost-effective operations while meeting production standards. 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. Qualifications
Required
Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment with 2 years in a supervisory role. Completion of a relevant management trainee or rotational program may be considered in lieu of some experience. The ideal candidate will have
An Associate 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 (e.g., ISO, OSHA) Awareness and willingness to learn lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies Excellent problem-solving, organizational and time management skills Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite Preferred
Poultry or protein production experience Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, OSHA 10/30 or similar Environmental Factors And Physical Requirements
May need to move light equipment or supplies; access files, supplies and equipment. In plant environment: exposure to wet and moist floors, metal/plastic grating, temperatures from 28 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with humidity; product handling at 25 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit; noise levels 50 db to 110 db; exposure to chemicals used in poultry/food processing. Must wear protective equipment as directed. Perdue Farms Inc. 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 Company Information
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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