Learning & Development Manager

At Pilgrim's, we are dedicated to providing wholesome, high-quality poultry products to families across the globe. Being a part of the family meal is a tremendous honor and one we take seriously as one of the largest poultry producers in the world. Our more than 54,000 talented team members are passionate about what we do, and we invite you to join us on our journey to becoming the best!

In alignment with our vision of becoming the best managed and most respected company in our industry while creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members; Pilgrim’s has developed a Learning & Development Division.  The objective is to create a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

We are looking for a leader to administer soft and technical training with a focus on supervisor development. A successful candidate will be passionate about the growth and development of others. We believe that passionate leaders step up to the plate and ensure the biggest leaps forward within our teams and company. You will join a team of training and development leaders who are deeply rooted in teamwork and are invested in Pilgrim’s company culture.

***This position will be located at Carrollton, GA, Enterprise, AL, Guntersville, GA or Live Oak, FL!  This is NOT a remote position!

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret individual leadership and technical learning opportunities through in person assessments and coaching.
• Translate opportunities into an effective and relevant coaching solution based on individual needs.
• Facilitate technical training for supervisors.  Follow up with participants to ensure proper application of concepts occurs.
• Facilitate supervisor leadership content with enthusiasm and conviction. Support relevant action planning items that evolve through group-based trainings (in-person & virtual).
• Deliver concrete feedback to leaders on behavior, decisions, and team dynamics.
• Translate observations and data into concrete and actionable feedback to plant leadership.
• Work with Plant HR to administer the performance management process including the coordination of 360s, 9-box, and talent mapping. 
• Work with plant management and HR to create action and development plans based on 9-box placement or as needed.
• Partner with Operations and HR to better understand supervisor training and development needs. Conduct close-out meetings with plant leadership after training has been completed to ensure communication of participant needs and the extent of leadership involvement. 
• Support individuals going through the Supervisor Development Program through coaching, mentoring, and following up on application of the learning.  Facilitate virtual and in-person training as scheduled.
• Support L&D initiatives surrounding the companywide engagement survey.”
• Conduct ADHOC and Lead Development trainings as request by plant.

Leadership Characteristics:

• Strategic Vision: Able to see and communicate the big picture in an inspiring way. Determines opportunities and threats through comprehensive analysis of current and future necessities.
• Outstanding Analytical Skills: Strong experience interpreting results and draws accurate conclusions.
• Collaborative Team Player: Strong knowledge of the company and builds relationship across all departments. Brings out the best in associates through coaching, mentoring, and management of individual development plans.
• Business Leadership: Influence’s enterprise- level strategies. Understands all aspects of the business, industry, & competitive landscape. Distinguishes what is critical versus what is important. Provides clear and compelling direction and ensures understanding.
• Proposes solutions to problems and considers timelines, effectiveness, and practicality in addressing needs.
• Self-Leadership: Anticipates future opportunities and challenges. Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, both formal and informal. Develops and implements ideas that have long-term impact on the organization. Deals effectively with ambiguity and change. Displays leadership versatility, knowing when to step in and when to step out. Acts with integrity, courage, and focusses on the greater good over personal benefit.
• Organizational Agility: Must be able to thrive culturally in a multi-billion-dollar company while optimizing organizational capabilities and removing barriers through relationship building.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong business relationships.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience, preferably within a medium to large food manufacturing company.
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Organizational Development, Leadership, HR, or related field.
• Experience designing and measuring leadership development initiatives.  
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, adult learning, and instruction for individuals and groups both in person and online.
• Results oriented, team player with an eye for detail.
• Strong background knowledge of the Company and the operations.
• Strategic thinker.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Approximately 75% travel required.

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 $96,491.70 +/- 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

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.