Complex Manager

Pilgrim's$247K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
  • 10+ years of directly related experience, with potential educational substitutions.
  • Strong experience in processing and live operations preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage and motivate teams for optimal performance.

Responsibilities

  • Direct production and processing across multiple plants.
  • Oversee managers of associated facilities and live operations.
  • Develop efficient plans for resource utilization.
  • Monitor production costs and ensure product quality.
  • Adjust production and inventory control programs for profitability.
  • Prepare budgets and provide recommendations to upper management.
  • Set and track production goals for all facilities.

Benefits

  • Vision, medical, and dental coverage starting after 60 days.
  • Paid time off including sick leave, vacation, and company-observed holidays.
  • 401(k) with company match after the first year.
  • Eligibility for annual bonus based on company incentive program.
  • Support for career development and continuous learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
Description

COMPLEX MANAGER

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for overall planning, directing, control and profitability of multiple plants and/or facilities. Has one or more subordinate Plant Managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Directs production and/or processing at a facility with multiple plants.
  • Responsible for associated facilities and live operations via oversight of those managers.
  • Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines and human resources.
  • Monitors production costs and product quality.
  • Modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operations.
  • Prepares budget and makes recommendations to top management.
  • Sets production and processing goals for plants.


EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a related field.

BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Typically requires 10+ years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience. DIRECTLY RELATED work experience will be accepted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of the educational requirement.
  • Experience in both processing and live operations strongly preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven experience managing and motivating others for maximum performance.


RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Plant personnel, senior team and production employees. Frequent contact with Corporate HQ and Business Unit Head.

External: Community, vendors, customers

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

Directly supervise Plant Managers!

  • 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 of $247,516.20 +/- based on experience
  • 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; and
  • 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;
  • 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.

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