Pilgrim's · 14 hours ago
Production Manager
Sumter, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expPilgrim's is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. They are seeking a Production Shift Manager to oversee processing production shift operations, ensuring efficiency and quality while maintaining a safe work environment.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMeat and Poultry
Responsibilities
Managing the further processing production operations of the plant
Coordinating the production, maintenance, sanitation, quality, shipping and receiving areas
Monitoring performance of each department to meet production efficiency, yield and quality goals
Setting objectives and reviewing shift's performance versus objectives
Encouraging subordinates to find ways to reduce cost
Ensuring sanitation meets USDA standards
Coordinating production and sanitation maintenance to meet daily needs
Analyzing equipment on a daily basis and reviewing with maintenance superintendent
Providing a clear sense of direction for supervisors to work toward and encourage teamwork to achieve goals
Establishing challenging goals and standards fro each supervisor and encourage them to give their best effort
Ensuring effective utilization of human resources by training subordinates, motivating consistent performances, appraising performance, recommending salary action and developing for potential promotion
Monitoring operations to meet company policies,quality specifications, USDA and OSHA standards
Conducting plant inspections to eliminate hazardous conditions
Managing all aspects of operations to assure a safe working environment
Taking immediate action to eliminate improper practices or hazardous conditions
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience in the poultry/food industry required with at least 3 years in a supervisory/management role
Must have good leadership skills
Must have the ability to interact with operational and processing management
Must demonstrate critical thinking skills
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must have the ability to organize and prioritize work
Must be willing to work 1st shift
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Benefits
Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
Incentive Pay: 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
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Company
Pilgrim's
We are a global chicken and pork company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5B2023-09-27Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-04-08Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Dustin Dickson
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