Description

Position at Pilgrim's

Live Operations Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling production activities to ensure development and delivery of top-quality birds for processing on a least-cost basis. Also directs all live haul, feed haul, and garage activities to ensure timely delivery of live birds for processing, the timely delivery of feed to growers, and the maintenance of vehicles and equipment in good working condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages, directs, and coordinates the efforts of the live operations at a processing facility, including breeder production, broiler production, hatcheries, feed mills and nutrition to produce least-cost live broilers at the desired quantity and quality to meet broiler requirements of the organization.
• May also be responsible for establishing hatchery and breeder/broiler management programs and procedures to ensure overall production meets Complex and Division volume and cost objectives.
• Resolves conflict that may arise.
  Serves as primary liaison for processing operations including sales activities.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of work as a Manager (or equivalent) over Assistant Managers and/or Supervisors. Has approval authority of personnel actions such as hiring's, terminations, and disciplinary actions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness, and unpleasant air conditions. May involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

EDUCATION: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.
• Previous experience in the daily operations of Live Haul, Feed Haul, and Feed Mill, Breeder, and Broiler production including Hatchery experience preferred.
• Previous experience in Management and Supervisory duties preferred.
• Previous experience in the poultry or grow out operations preferred.
• Must possess working knowledge of the relationship between Live Operations and the Processing Plant.
• Computer skills to include a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, etc.)

Why Work for Pilgrim's?

• 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;
• Base Salary range of $133,698.00 +/- 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.