Night Shift Production Supervisor - Protein RE

Protein Conversion Supervisor

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Protein Conversion Supervisor to lead and facilitate operations within a pet food ingredient and protein conversion facility. This role oversees day-to-day conversion and rendering operations to achieve production goals while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, sanitation, animal by-product handling, and environmental compliance, and serves as a key liaison between hourly partners and upper management.

• Supervise and coordinate daily protein conversion operations to meet production goals while ensuring safety, quality, sanitation, and environmental compliance across all processes.
• Lead, coach, and engage hourly partners, promoting positive employee morale, adherence to policies, and a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary liaison between hourly partners and upper management, effectively communicating operational priorities, performance expectations, and company objectives.
• Ensure customer and regulatory requirements are met by maintaining product quality standards, monitoring specifications, and addressing deviations promptly.
• Monitor production data, yields, downtime, and labor efficiency, using analysis to drive process improvements, cost control, and productivity enhancements.
• Enforce safety programs and best practices, conduct audits and incident investigations, and ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA guidelines, and food/feed safety standards.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Operations Team.

• High School Diploma or GED required. College degree in related field preferred.

• 5 years in poultry, food manufacturing, or management required.

• Effective communication orally and in writing, capable of independent decision making.
• Basic computer knowledge, ability to manage multiple priorities, good math skills, and basic mechanical knowledge.

• Preferred:
  English/Spanish.

• 2, 2, 3 / 3rd 5:00PM – 6:00AM.

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or other statutory paid leave.
• 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service.
• Base salary range: $65,000.00 – +/- based on experience.
• Discretionary bonus:
  Eligible to participate in the company’s tri‑annual bonus plan; amount varies and is subject to terms and conditions.
• Career Development:
  Continuous learning opportunities and career growth programs.
• Better Futures.

EOE, including disability/vets.