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Perdue Foods aims to become the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers, retail, and foodservice customers worldwide, while transforming animal husbandry practices. As part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation family-owned business, we value teamwork, integrity, and respect, fostering an inclusive environment where every voice matters. We are committed to employee growth, work-life balance, and community impact.

Summary

Our Prince George, VA team seeks a strong leader to oversee daily operations of hourly associates responsible for receiving finished goods, order processing, production, and shipping. The supervisor must ensure compliance with USDA, QA, and facility standards related to quality, safety, ergonomics, and departmental goals.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly team members, including staffing, attendance, performance, and disciplinary actions.
• Conduct analytical checks on warehouse functions.
• Develop and cross-train team members across multiple positions for rotation and continuous production.
• Hold regular meetings to communicate quality, production, and safety updates.
• Ensure daily production goals align with USDA, QA, and company standards.
• Maintain physical and cognitive awareness of department positions.
• Support facility High Performance Work Teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, or related fields.

Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with industry procedures like HACCP, SPC, and plant efficiency metrics.
• Proven leadership and results-oriented track record.
• Ability to organize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Strong customer orientation and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to other facilities as needed.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Ability to move light equipment and access files and supplies.
• Work in wet, moist, and temperature-variable environments, with potential exposure to noise and chemicals.
• Use of protective equipment as required.

Perdue Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.