Production Supervisor
JBS USA Holdings, Inc. · Olympia, WA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $61k–$74k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at JBS USA Holdings, Inc. (industrial) in Olympia, WA.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Base pay
- $61k–$74k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Washington: typical posted base $88k–$122k. This one lists $61k–$74k.
Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 25 production supervisor openings in Washington, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Washington plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 29 other live production postings in Washington.
- Base pay
- About 38% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $90k–$126k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 70%
- Lean 37%
- EHS / safety 20%
- 5S 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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Questions worth asking about this team:
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Full description from JBS USA Holdings, Inc.As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
are met for area of supervision. Must be willing to work 2nd shift!
Responsibilities
- ◆Trains and provides an environment for employees to achieve their maximum quality and productivity performance in their respective positions.
- ◆Plans and schedules manpower, materials, product and machines to most effectively and efficiently utilize departmental policies and procedures fairly and equitably to maintain standards established for safety, quality and overall company personnel satisfaction.
- ◆Manages employee performance, providing positive and/or corrective feedback.
- ◆Promotes department and company goodwill through pro-active employee communication and employee involvement.
- ◆Investigates, in cooperation with other departments, areas of quality improvement, cost reduction, method improvement, yield control and equipment maintenance and provides suggestions.
- ◆Promotes safety throughout area where crew is working.
Basic Skills &
Qualifications
- ✓1 or more years of previous supervisory experience.
- ✓Poultry or food industry experience a plus.
- ✓Previous leadership skills with 20 or more employees.
- ✓Effective communication both orally and in writing.
- ✓Capable of independent decision making.
- ✓Must have basic computer knowledge.
- ✓Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- ✓Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- ✓Must be able to work assigned hours/days - including occasional weekends - as required.
Requirements
High School Diploma/GED; College Degree in related field preferred.
Why Work for Pilgrim's?
- ✓Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- ✓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;
- ✓Base salary range of $60,591 - $73,618.20;
- ✓Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company's tri-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;
- ✓Better Futures
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
Pilgrim's is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim's operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
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