Entry Level Production Manager Jobs
New grad production manager jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Chemicals & Materials, with employers like Pilgrim's, The Fresh Market, and Georgia-Pacific hiring at this level now.
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Description
Production Superintendent
GENERAL SUMMARY: This position directs the production/processing supervisors across several departments on a single shift to assure cost-effective, on-time manufacture of quality products.
***Must be willing to work day shift!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Directs production operations and personnel to meet established production and quality control standards, to control budget and costs, and to provide data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products produced.
- Establishes short-term activities directed toward production continuity and balance such as shift schedules, ensuring requisition of materials, machine loading, grievance resolution, and equipment maintenance.
- Coordinates and integrates with other plant function areas to ensure support in attaining output, productivity, and quality.
- Selects, organizes, trains, and motivates production labor force to ensure consistent attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity and cost levels.
- Recommends improvements in production flow or methods.
- Ensures effective use of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and to improve product quality.
- Counsels supervisors as needed on job performance and departmental efficiencies.
- Recommends modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.
EXPERIENCE:
- Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.
- 3-5 years of supervisory training experience preferred.
- Knowledge of USDA regulations
- Strong diplomacy and communication skills
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma (GED) required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Why Work for Pilgrim’s?
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
- 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Base salary range $109,356.30 +/- based upon experience;
- Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan. The amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
- Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and
- Better Futures
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.
Description
Production Superintendent
GENERAL SUMMARY: This position directs the production/processing supervisors across several departments on a single shift to assure cost-effective, on-time manufacture of quality products.
***Must be willing to work day shift!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Directs production operations and personnel to meet established production and quality control standards, to control budget and costs, and to provide data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products produced.
- Establishes short-term activities directed toward production continuity and balance such as shift schedules, ensuring requisition of materials, machine loading, grievance resolution, and equipment maintenance.
- Coordinates and integrates with other plant function areas to ensure support in attaining output, productivity, and quality.
- Selects, organizes, trains, and motivates production labor force to ensure consistent attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity and cost levels.
- Recommends improvements in production flow or methods.
- Ensures effective use of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and to improve product quality.
- Counsels supervisors as needed on job performance and departmental efficiencies.
- Recommends modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.
EXPERIENCE:
- Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.
- 3-5 years of supervisory training experience preferred.
- Knowledge of USDA regulations
- Strong diplomacy and communication skills
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma (GED) required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Why Work for Pilgrim’s?
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
- 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Base salary range $109,356.30 +/- based upon experience;
- Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan. The amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
- Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and
- Better Futures
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.
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Who's Hiring
- Pilgrim's19
- The Fresh Market18
- Georgia-Pacific13
- SpaceX10
- Raytheon9
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing96
- Food & Beverage75
- Chemicals & Materials49
- Electronics & Hardware46
- Retail36
Entry Level Production Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level production manager job?
Focus on demonstrating hands-on experience, even if it comes from internships, class projects, or volunteer coordination work. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand production workflows, can read schedules or bills of materials, and communicate clearly across teams. Certifications in Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma fundamentals can give a junior candidate a concrete edge over others with similar backgrounds.
Which companies hire entry level production managers?
Companies hiring entry level production managers right now include Pilgrim's, The Fresh Market, and Georgia-Pacific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers manufacturers, consumer goods companies, logistics operations, and media producers looking to develop junior talent into full production management roles.
Are there remote entry level production manager jobs?
Yes, though most production manager roles are on-site by nature. About 2% of entry level production manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to appear in digital media, software product operations, and content production rather than physical manufacturing environments.
Are these new grad production manager jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior production manager roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work as qualifying background, or explicitly invites candidates with a relevant degree and a strong portfolio in place of a full professional history.
Which industries hire the most entry level production managers?
Entry Level production manager roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they run continuous production cycles and regularly build junior talent pipelines to fill supervisory gaps as experienced managers move up.