Hiring: Production Superintendent Company: Pilgrim's Location: Russellville, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:04:18 About the job Experience: •Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience in a pet food facility •3-5 years of supervisory training experience; preferred. Required Skills: •At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. •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 in our pet food facility. •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. Qualifications: •High School Diploma (GED) required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. •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 •Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan. The 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 •Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity •Strong diplomacy and communication skills Compensation: •$78,883 - $95,842 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!