HR Retention Supervisor - (3rd Shift - Employee Relations)

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. 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

Perdue is hiring a Retention Supervisor (3rd Shift) to support our Rockingham, NC facility! The Retention Supervisor is accountable for the establishment and administration of plant specific retention strategies within the region. They are responsible for establishing a working relationship with managers, supervisors and hourly production associates in the processing plant to foster an environment of cooperative progress. Retention accountabilities will focus on all associates and they will effectively coach and counsel supervision on methods to improve absenteeism & turnover.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures that all associates receive an effective and timely responses to all concerns and issues. Schedules, conducts, facilitates, audits, associate retainable programs and identifies new methods to improve all plant retention and attendance at every level.
• Provides coaching and counseling to supervisory personnel to improve the supervisors’ ability to effectively direct their workforce combined with people solving skills to discourage job abandonment and solid daily attendance.
• Foster associate/management relations that are built on communication, trust and a strong commitment to the Perdue location that they are employed at.
• Works cohesively with the Associate Development Specialist and Mentors at each location to ensure attendance levels are above 90% and turnover meets or exceeds the plant FY goals.
• Works cohesively with the mentor program.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Operational Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations or related field
• 3-5 years of related work experience.
• Proven success in reducing turnover and improving attendance rates.
• Previous experience in working with production employees in a manufacturing environment, proven experience in problem-solving, previous experience with automated timekeeping, Kronos preferred, previous experience in guiding both senior and new employees of various backgrounds and ethnic differences.
• Requires an ability to think ahead and plan over a 1 to 3 year time span.
• Must be able to multi-task and organize multiple protocols and projects and completed on schedule.
• Requires strong analytical skills, analyze and resolve problems at both a strategic and functional level.
• Must have knowledge of and ability to provide strong customer orientation along with the ability to communicate to all levels of the organization and a commitment to excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires knowledge of and a commitment to team performance, effective coaching and demonstrated skills of a strong team player.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

1. Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings. 2. When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db. May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

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