Plant Manager

Pilgrim's$180K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of directly related experience in poultry processing industry
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Strong understanding of production cost effectiveness and quality management
  • Experience in compliance with governmental regulations
  • Proficient in preparing operational reports and performance standards

Responsibilities

  • Direct production operations to meet quality and cost standards
  • Maintain plant equipment to ensure compliance and efficiency
  • Prepare and submit operating reports with improvement recommendations
  • Ensure effective customer service through timely deliveries
  • Select and train manufacturing staff to support plant operations
  • Ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies
  • Set production and processing goals for the plant

Benefits

  • Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage beginning after 60 days
  • Paid Time Off including sick leave, vacation, and holidays
  • 401(k) with company match after one year
  • Eligibility for annual bonus plan based on standard program terms
  • Career development opportunities with a focus on professional growth
Full Job Description
Description

Plant Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Directs and coordinates overall operations for the poultry processing plant. Ensures that objectives are achieved at the lowest cost consistent with quality requirements. Delegate's authority to key supervisors in production, production control, methods, cost accounting, maintenance, and related operations. Directs all functions involved such as maintenance, manufacturing, production, purchasing, accounting, and administration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Directs production and ensures cost effectiveness and consistency with prescribed quality, accuracy, and performance standards.
  • Maintains plant property and equipment in good condition to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and to ensure effective and economical operations.
  • Prepares and submits operating reports to management to inform them of the current production status and to make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Assures effective customer service and relations through timely delivery of quality product.
  • Selects, trains, develops, and motivates manufacturing staff to maintain plant operation.
  • Assures compliance of all plant operations with company policy and federal, state, and local regulations.
  • May set production and processing goals for plant.


EXPERIENCE:

Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience in a poultry processing plant.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma/GED; Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field. DIRECTLY RELATED work experience will be accepted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of the educational requirement.

  • 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 $180,813.60 +/- 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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