Live Operations Manager in Training

Pilgrim's Pride Corp. • Broadway, VA

33d • $95,000

About The Position

LIVE OPERATIONS MANAGER in TRAINING Will train within all bird groups preparing for a position as live manager. The trainee will be required to travel to complexes within all bird groups and will be responsible for learning the day-to-day activities of live managers, broiler managers, breeder managers, and hatchery managers as well as gain knowledge in areas of veterinary medicine, broiler nutrition, breeder nutrition, broiler tech services, breeder tech services, and hatchery services. A minimum of 4 weeks will be required in these areas. At some point, the trainee will be working with multiple complexes at once. Permanent location is open and will be determined upon completion of the program.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in applicable field or qualifying field experience in live production
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Power point
• Basic accounting skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to travel at least 75% of the time while in the program
• Willingness to accept open live positions regardless of location unless other arrangements are specified at the time of program entry.
• Ability to take on difficult tasks and learn from them
• Ability to work with the Live Production and Live Tech Services daily

Responsibilities

• Complete 4-week rotation in breeder tech services
• Complete 4-week rotation in broiler tech services
• Complete 4-week rotation in feed mill tech services
• Complete 4-week rotation in hatchery tech services
• Successfully complete a summer and winter ventilation program
• Work with individual complexes to improve pullet and breeder results (project designated by Breeder Tech Team)
• Work with individual complexes to improve broiler results (project designated by Broiler Tech Team)
• Work with individual complexes to improve hatchery (project designated by Hatchery Tech Team)
• Work with individual complexes to improve feed mill results (project designated by Feed Mill Tech Team)
• Work with the tech team to organize live technical meetings

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 $95,000 +/- 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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