COMPLEX MANAGER

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

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for overall planning, directing, control and profitability of multiple plants and/or facilities.  Has one or more subordinate Plant Managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs production and/or processing at a facility with multiple plants.
• Responsible for associated facilities and live operations via oversight of those managers.
• Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines and human resources.
• Monitors production costs and product quality.
• Modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operations.
• Prepares budget and makes recommendations to top management.
• Sets production and processing goals for plants. 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a related field.

BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically requires 10+ years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience. DIRECTLY RELATED work experience will be accepted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of the educational requirement.
• Experience in both processing and live operations strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience managing and motivating others for maximum performance.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Plant personnel, senior team and production employees.  Frequent contact with Corporate HQ and Business Unit Head. 

External: Community, vendors, customers

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL: 

Directly supervise Plant Managers!

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 $248,000 +/- 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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