Description

Territory Transportation Manager – East Region

We are looking for a Territory Manager for Pilgrim’s who will be responsible for the operational oversight and execution of transportation functions across Pilgrim’s US poultry business. They will drive a team of transportation specialists to ensure the logistical and operational excellence of the transportation team supporting Pilgrim’s East Region. This role will be based at our Corporate Office in Greeley, CO.  

Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operation and development of the East Region Transportation Team
• Build relationships with sales team, plant personnel, carrier base, receivers and other key business partners
• Manage freight rate negotiations for dedicated carrier and spot business
• Maintain transport carrier performance- on time, service levels, capacity commitments, communication, etc.
• Manage drop trailers and dedicated fleets
• Educate team on current industry trends
• Monitor performance on a weekly, monthly and annual basis
• On-call responsibility on evenings and weekends as necessary
• Other duties assigned 

Qualifications:

• 3+ years relevant industry experience preferred.
• 3+ years supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of US domestic transportation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to multi-task
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well under pressure with time sensitive products.
• Solid decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Microsoft Office applications, including: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
• Willing to travel up to 10%
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• 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): eligible after 90 days of employment including company match which begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Base salary range of $68,000 - $80,000
• 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
• 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.

The posted salary range represents the Company’s good faith estimate of the compensation that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, tenure, internal equity, market data, and may vary accordingly.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

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. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

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.