Live Haul Driver Supervisor

Pilgrim's • Cold Spring, MN

11h • $72,000 - $79,000

About The Position

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Join Pilgrim’s as a Live Haul Driver Supervisor, leading the catching operations team along with drivers and forklift operators. You’ll coach and support your team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe, efficient, and on ‑ time operations that keep our plant running smoothly. This role is key to maintaining excellence in safety, quality, training, retention, productivity, and overall departmental performance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 or more years of previous s upervisory experience with leadership skills of 20 + employees preferred.
• Effective communication both orally and in writing, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of independent decision-making , must have basic computer knowledge, and an ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• College Degree in related field preferred.
• P oultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Valid CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs daily, weekly, and monthly schedules for bird catching and transportation, ensuring a consistent supply of live poultry for plant processing.
• Supervises live haul truck drivers and coordinates with contracted catching crew s to ensure timely delivery of birds to the plant .
• Ensures strict adherence to USDA guidelines, animal welfare standards, all safety program, and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Manage departmental budgets and strategic objectives, including tracking, record-keeping , and reporting on financial variances.
• Communicate daily updates, progress, and issues to the processing plant and management .

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 $72,000-79,000
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED