Perdue Farms · 22 hours ago
Production Associate Lead - Day Shift - WPL C
Prince George, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expPerdue Farms is a family-owned food and agricultural business dedicated to becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins. The Production Lead will oversee production operations, ensuring quality standards and efficient processes while leading a team of production staff.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise daily production or warehouse operations, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and production standards
Train, mentor, and motivate team members to achieve performance goals and maintain high levels of productivity
Monitor production schedules, workflows, and inventory levels to optimize efficiency and minimize waste
Collaborate with management to identify and implement process improvements
Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance QA and USDA
Assist in the development of operational reports and performance metrics
Maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring that all equipment is in good working condition
Qualification
Required
High School or equivalent preferred but not required
A minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one (1) employer within the past (1) year
Lead and supervise daily production or warehouse operations, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and production standards
Train, mentor, and motivate team members to achieve performance goals and maintain high levels of productivity
Monitor production schedules, workflows, and inventory levels to optimize efficiency and minimize waste
Collaborate with management to identify and implement process improvements
Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance QA and USDA
Assist in the development of operational reports and performance metrics
Maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring that all equipment is in good working condition
Ability to tolerate exposure to wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces
Ability to stand for an extended period and perform repetitive tasks
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs by reaching, bending, and pushing boxes
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection as required
May work in an environment with varying temperatures between 25 degrees and 100 degrees Fahrenheit
May handle product varying in temperatures between 25 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit
May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db
Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10ppm and chlorine less than 20 ppm
Preferred
Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role in a distribution/production/manufacturing environment preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Access to your pay in advance with PayActiv.
Career advancement opportunities within the organization.
Company
Perdue Farms
Perdue Farms is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for everyone we touch through innovative food and agricultural products
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Henshaw
Vice President and General Manager, Perdue Specialty Meats
Todd Tillemans
Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
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