Blending Production Supervisor
Earlville, Iowa
Overview
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.
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
- Efficient
- Safety-conscious
- Leadership
- Organized
- Problem-solver
- Team-oriented
- Efficient
- Safety-conscious
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.
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production supervisor career path
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.
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Blending Production Supervisor
Earlville, Iowa, United States Job ID 80306 Job Category Production Date posted 06/22/2026Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. 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
Drive operational excellence and team performance across our blending operations as you lead crews responsible for receiving, drying, storing, blending, and distributing key feed ingredient commodities. You will guide daily production activities, ensure equipment reliability through strong maintenance oversight, and champion a culture of safety and quality. You will work closely with your team to streamline workflows, maintain a clean and efficient facility, and support continuous improvement across operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on, people-focused leader who excels at developing talent, coordinating complex production activities, and delivering consistent results in a fast-paced environment.
Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead crews and teams within the Blending facility, including hiring, training, and developing staff.
- Lead teams on routine and preventative maintenance of assigned equipment.
- Coordinate and direct the activities of crews and teams that blend products.
- Coordinate and direct the activities of crews and teams that perform housekeeping activities.
- Ensure safe working conditions for all associates.
- Perform other tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Lead crews and teams within the Blending facility, including hiring, training, and developing staff.
- Lead teams on routine and preventative maintenance of assigned equipment.
- Coordinate and direct the activities of crews and teams that blend products.
- Coordinate and direct the activities of crews and teams that perform housekeeping activities.
- Ensure safe working conditions for all associates.
- Perform other tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Agriculture, Logistics, or Business.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors
- Able to move freely throughout Agribusiness facilities, including climbing vertical heights (0–150').
- Able to carry tools and equipment (0–50 pounds).
- Exposure to extreme temperatures (0–100°F), humidity (0–100%), noise (50db–100db), and chemicals (MSDS sheets available).
- Able to wear protective equipment.
- Required to travel to remote Agribusiness facilities and customer locations.
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Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Benefits and Well-Being
Competitive pay and a flexible benefits plan! We have an award-winning approach to associate health, wellness and safety and a flexible benefits plan that lets you match your coverage to your changing needs. We’ll reward you for your accomplishments, and help you reach your goals.
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Healthcare
Comprehensive healthcare options for employees and families.
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Retirement Savings
401(k) plan with company match.
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Paid Time Off
Paid time off for rest and recharge.
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Career Development
Opportunities for training and growth.
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Safety Equipment Provided
Safety gear and protocols ensured.
One of the primary reasons I enjoy my work here is the company's commitment to its associates and its forward-thinking approach to agriculture. As a Production Supervisor, I'm involved in overseeing production lines and ensuring a safe and productive work environment, which includes training operators and process technicians. The emphasis on growth and development, coupled with a prioritization of work-life balance, truly helps team members thrive.