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Production Shift Manager - Debone
GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position will manage and direct supervision of processing production shift operations. This position will ensure production meets objectives at a designed quality level consistent with the lowest cost while maintaining a safe work environment. 

*Must be willing to work night shift.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Managing the poultry 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 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.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor's Degree preferred. 

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 $102,696.00 - $124,776.00 +/- 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.  

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

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