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Production Supervisor

Cargill

Charlotte, NC · Posted October 27, 2026

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About the job

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Production Supervisor will provide strategic operational oversight for all production and operating facilities with moderate presence in multiple regions or moderate degree of complexity. In this role, you will oversee and hold facilities accountable to standards for safety, quality, operational effectiveness and financial performance.

Key Accountabilities

Oversee all operations from multiple departments, processes or shifts to ensure teams are following policies and procedures related to employee, food and feed safety and environmental compliance.

Partners with environment, health and safety and food safety, quality and regulatory experts to identify the most effective approach for implementing and monitoring corporate safety policies and procedures.

Oversee production outcomes, quantity and quality to ensure customer and food safety requirements are within specifications.

Partner collaboratively with appropriate centers of excellence including, but not limited to engineering and plant management, to provide input into the development of plant capital investment strategies.

Accountable for the implementation of non base capital investments for a major production area or for multiple departments, processes and shifts.

Ensure ongoing review of key performance indicators with focus on continuous improvements in site operational targets.

Develops and oversees operational plans and monitors routine operations for all production processes for multiple departments, processes and shifts.

Lead and develop a team, coach and make decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.

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Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Experience with budgeting and operational planning

Lean six sigma

Minimum of four years of related work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of supervisory experience

Position Details

• Location: Charlotte, NC; Relocation support may be provided • Schedule is Monday - Friday; Days with rotating on call weekends. • The business will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

At Cargill we put people first.  As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellnessto learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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