Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

The Production Supervisor plays a critical role in leading production teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on the production floor. Your ability to organize tasks, develop team members, and drive performance will be key to maintaining smooth operations and meeting company goals.

A successful candidate will focus on improving production workflows, fostering a positive and accountable work environment, and ensuring all safety and quality standards are met. To support your success, Perdue offers extensive leadership training, supervisor certification programs, and ongoing development resources to help you grow in your role and advance your career.

• •Full Time
• •Travel: Minimal (if any)

Success Profile

What makes a successful Production Supervisor at Perdue? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• •Leadership
• •Organized
• •Problem-solver
• •Team-oriented

Culture & Values

At Perdue, we believe that success starts with our people. Our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters, and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive as part of the Perdue family.

The career path depicted below is intended as a potential roadmap, not a fixed journey. This path is designed to inspire you to explore different directions, based on your unique strengths and interests and allowing for personal and professional development. We encourage open conversations about your career goals to ensure that your journey at Perdue aligns with your aspirations.

Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Cromwell, Kentucky, United States Job ID 81519 Job Category Production Date posted 09/21/2026

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That’s Perdue.

Summary

As a Production Supervisor, you will play a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently each day. You will lead and support hourly associates across receiving, order processing, production, and shipping, ensuring finished products move seamlessly through the warehouse. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact by championing quality, safety, and compliance while driving productivity and engagement on the floor. Through strong leadership and collaboration, you will help uphold USDA, QA, and facility standards while contributing to a positive, high performing work environment.

• •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.

Food Safety and Quality Standards, Regulatory and Environmental Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• •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.