Production Shift Manager

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

In this key leadership role, you'll oversee and coordinate all production operations on night shift within our Cold Spring, MN facility. You'll be responsible for ensuring production goals are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, food safety, employee engagement, and operational efficiency. Working closely with department leaders and support teams, you'll direct plant processing activities, develop team members, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate all plant production and processing activities to achieve safety, quality, yield, and efficiency objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and team members to enhance daily performance and prepare them for future growth opportunities.
• Administer company policies and procedures consistently to maintain high standards for safety, food safety, quality, and employee relations.
• Develop and implement operational goals, objectives, and departmental budgets to support business performance.
• Conduct regular leadership meetings to communicate priorities, review performance metrics, and provide direction and feedback.
• Collaborate with USDA representatives and internal support departments to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvement opportunities that increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Monitor and manage production processes, standard operating procedures, and control plans to ensure customer and company requirements are met.
• Oversee employee performance management, including coaching, evaluations, recognition, and corrective action when necessary.
• Foster a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in projects that drive operational success.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support Plant Operations and overall business objectives.

What You'll Need

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Operations, Business Management, Agriculture, Logistics, or a related field preferred. Equivalent management experience may be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing, food production, warehouse, or related environment. Poultry or food industry experience preferred.
• Skills: Strong leadership and team development abilities; effective verbal and written communication skills; project management experience; analytical and problem-solving capabilities; financial and operational acumen; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

Why Work for Pilgrim's?

• Schedule: Sunday night through Thursday night, with occasional weekends.
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career advancement through a variety of 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 vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity for a better future for our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, and Sincerity.

EOE, including disability/vets

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