Feed Mill Manager in Training

Pilgrim's • Gainesville, GA

1d • $82,472 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a two-year trainee position that reports to the Director of Feed Mill Quality Assurance. The role focuses on developing an individual for a Feed Mill management position, quality assurance verification, and maintenance of established Pilgrim’s programs, including the Animal Food Safety Program, USDA, and 3rd party certification and regulatory programs. The Feed Mill Manager Trainee also supports the Technical Services Division with additional activities as needed. Travel is a requirement for this position. The program is structured as follows: First 6-8 months: Working directly with the Director of Feed Mill Quality Assurance, including traveling to complexes, attending meetings, and completing required trainings. Second 6-8 months: Working under the guidance of the Director of Feed Mill Quality Assurance, with approximately half of the candidate’s time spent directly with their supervisor. 8-12 months: Working and traveling independently, as directed by the Director of Feed Mill Quality Assurance, with an emphasis on improving milling efficiency and quality assurance processes.

Requirements

• Work-related experience in Quality Assurance methods and 3rd party certification programs is required.
• Travel up to 30 weeks per year.
• Work requires visiting feed mills, hatcheries, grow-out, and processing facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Work-related experience in Feed Milling, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, FDA and USDA regulation is preferred.
• A degree in Poultry Science, Feed Science, or a food safety-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to manage the facility’s Animal Food Safety Plan ensuring regulatory requirements are achieved.
• Assist mill managers in education, implementation, and program compliance, in addition to record keeping and overseeing internal audits of processes and procedures at specified intervals.
• Learn Pilgrim’s standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation based on the prescribed requirements of the Animal Food Safety Plan, Quality Assurance Manual, and utilizing 6S principles.
• Conduct routine on-site audits of each feed manufacturing facility to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, customer required certifications, and company prescribed standards.
• Learn all State and Federal regulatory requirements pertinent to feed manufacturing.
• Learn to manage and execute policy related to FDA, USDA, EPA, OSHA, and other agency regulations.
• Learn technical skills in feed manufacturing and automation processes to prepare for a management role.
• Learn to manage and execute Pilgrim’s Quality Assurance Programs.
• Learn to proficiently navigate and troubleshoot Mtech, SAP, and Beta Raven systems.
• Learn to manage raw material and finished feed inventories to ensure efficient and accurate milling practices.
• Work with other mill managers to learn and become proficient in budget management methods.

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 $82,471.50 +/- based on experience
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan
• Career Development: Continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees