PRODUCTION PLANNING MANAGER

Manage production planning activities and resources to reduce cost.  Requires knowledge of plant capacities, equipment and processes and an understanding of their interaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own order fulfillment and line efficiency for a poultry production plant
• Create production schedule for poultry production plant twice daily ensuring customer needs are met, relative to operational capabilities
• Conduct daily meeting with sales and operations to review the schedule and inventory 
• Update sales forecast with accurate estimations for bird weight and head kill
• Work closely with operations during the day to ensure schedule adherence and order fulfillment
• Reconcile Inventory on a daily basis to ensure no waste or spoilage
• Advise the sales team on available to sell volumes
• Prioritize key and strategic customers
• Work with 6 partner plants to aid in order fulfillment
• Spend time on the operational floor and understand the process flow of the plant

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Thorough understanding of poultry industry and bird cutouts
• Intermediate skills required for Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Advanced Excel skills preferred
• Problem solve/root cause analysis
• Knowledge of SAP a plus
• High School diploma/GED required, college 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, 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 $79,417 - $96,491 +/- based upon experience;
• Discretionary Bonus: 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; and
• 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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