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Perdue Farms · 2 months ago

General Processing Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Prince George, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Perdue Farms is a family-owned food and agricultural business aiming to be the most trusted name in premium proteins. The General Processing Supervisor will manage daily operations of production associates, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Food and Beverage

Responsibilities

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

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-compliance 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

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

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 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

Qualification

Quality control processesLean manufacturing principlesLeadership skillsERP systemsFood safety regulationsMicrosoft Office SuitePoultry production experienceCertifications Lean Six SigmaInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsTime management skills