Feed Mill Supervisor

Feed Mill Production Supervisor

Lead the team that keeps our feed mill operations running safely, efficiently, and at the highest quality standards. As a Feed Mill Production Supervisor, you will oversee daily production activities while leading and developing associates across receiving, order processing, manufacturing, and shipping. You will play a key role in driving operational excellence, ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance, and optimizing production performance. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will champion continuous improvement initiatives, foster an engaged and collaborative workforce, and make a direct impact on productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about developing people, solving problems, and delivering results.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Enforce safety protocols and team compliance with safety standards to 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, including HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation protocols, to support a safe and high-quality production environment.
• Ensure all products meet or exceed established quality specifications through adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Lead corrective actions for non-compliance.
• 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.
• Execute lean manufacturing principles in collaboration with leadership 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.
• Mentor and coach team members to enhance skills while managing performance, learning, and development.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and engaged team culture aligned with company values and leadership behaviors.
• Promote associate growth.
• Drive associate engagement and retention.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate production records, including output, quality metrics, 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, including engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 2-3 years in a manufacturing environment with 1+ year in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor's/Associate's degree candidates with no manufacturing experience must have at least 1+ years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a focus on associate development.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of quality control processes and compliance standards (i.e. ISO, OSHA, etc.).
• Demonstrate awareness and willingness to learn lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Possess excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrate familiarity with ERP systems (i.e. SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Be available to work 2nd shift hours.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Possess a Bachelor's degree.
• Possess poultry or protein production experience.
• Hold certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, OSHA 10/30 or similar certifications.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies, and equipment.
• When in a plant environment, exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors, including metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle products from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, and processing facility.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

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.