Live Operations Manager

Pilgrim's • Lufkin, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling production activities to ensure development and delivery of top-quality birds for processing on a least-cost basis. Also directs all live haul, feed haul, and garage activities to ensure timely delivery of live birds for processing, the timely delivery of feed to growers, and the maintenance of vehicles and equipment in good working condition. Manages, directs, and coordinates the efforts of the live operations at a processing facility, including breeder production, broiler production, hatcheries, feed mills and nutrition to produce least-cost live broilers at the desired quantity and quality to meet broiler requirements of the organization. May also be responsible for establishing hatchery and breeder/broiler management programs and procedures to ensure overall production meets Complex and Division volume and cost objectives. Resolves conflict that may arise. Serves as primary liaison for processing operations including sales activities.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.
• Must possess working knowledge of the relationship between Live Operations and the Processing Plant.
• Computer skills to include a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the daily operations of Live Haul, Feed Haul, and Feed Mill, Breeder, and Broiler production including Hatchery experience preferred.
• Previous experience in Management and Supervisory duties preferred.
• Previous experience in the poultry or grow out operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages, directs, and coordinates the efforts of the live operations at a processing facility, including breeder production, broiler production, hatcheries, feed mills and nutrition to produce least-cost live broilers at the desired quantity and quality to meet broiler requirements of the organization.
• May also be responsible for establishing hatchery and breeder/broiler management programs and procedures to ensure overall production meets Complex and Division volume and cost objectives.
• Resolves conflict that may arise.
• Serves as primary liaison for processing operations including sales activities.
• Scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of work as a Manager (or equivalent) over Assistant Managers and/or Supervisors.
• Has approval authority of personnel actions such as hiring’s, terminations, and disciplinary actions.

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
• 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