Grain Terminal Production Supervisor
Seaford, Delaware
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.
- Full Time
- Travel: Minimal (if any)
- Level: Tmp.Platform.Core.Model.Job.Job
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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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Grain Terminal Production Supervisor
Seaford, Delaware, United States Job ID 76187 Job Category Production Date posted 04/23/2025Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.
Summary
Come join the team at Perdue AgriBusiness! Perdue AgriBusiness (PAB) is one of the two operating divisions of Perdue Farms. Our company portfolio generates over $6.5 billion in sales and we are among the nation’s Top 25 Grain Companies with a global reach through our domestic and international export operations including organic grains. We also operate four soybean processing facilities, an edible oil refinery and specialty feed ingredients manufacturing. But wait, there’s more………Competitive salaries, flexible benefits plan, Tuition & Education Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Options and so much more!
Be a part of a family company you can be proud of! Your journey starts now!
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Leads and directs the activities of facility associates that receive, dry, store, and distribute grain
- Provides a safe working environment per federal, state, and local regulations along with agribusiness requirements
- Ensures service and equity of grades is provided to both internal and external customers
- Ensures the condition of grain is maintained and/or improved while in storage
- Coordinates with grain merchandising ensuring positive customer relationships and effective planning to provide for timely and efficient cost movement of grain
- Ensures routine and preventative maintenance is performed on all receiving and storage equipment to maximize availability and longevity
- Identifies opportunities, synergies, and improvements to increase facility operating effectiveness and reduce operating costs including the development of capital plans and execution of individual projects according to plans
- Provides job-specific training, safety, and environmental training to ensure associates understand and are fully engaged in the production, safety and environmental processes that are required to meet operational and customer requirement
Minimum Education
- High School Diploma OR GED required
- Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Logistics, Business or a related discipline is preferred not required
Experience Requirements
- 1-3 years of previous supervisory experience
- Basic knowledge of software applications
- Knowledge of federal, state, local and OSHA regulations. Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Experience Preferred
- Previous grain handling experience
- Knowledge of grain receiving and storage technologies
- Understanding of commodity markets
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
Able to move freely throughout the agribusiness facilities including climbing vertical heights (0 -150'), carrying tools and equipment (0-50 lbs.), exposure temperatures (0-100) degrees Fahrenheit, humidity (0-100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available). Must be able to wear protective equipment to include self-contained breathing apparatus. Required to travel to remote agribusiness facilities and customer locations.
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, 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.