Plant Manager in Training

Pilgrim's Pride Corp. • Sumter, SC

66d • $132,000

About The Position

We are looking for ambitious, driven leaders who are interested in learning more about the poultry industry, what it takes to effectively manage by the company's vision, how to improve organizational effectiveness by showing exemplary leadership and maintaining the organization's core values. Successful candidates make contributions to their career advancement, organizational goals and practices to build a strong workforce. Individuals holding this position are expected to develop strategies that will meet the organizational goals, help manage daily activities of team members for the growth of the organization, making necessary observations on the job and suggesting solutions to emerging problems. The Plant Manager in Training Program Leaders have a good understanding of the needs of each team they work with, and communicate these needs to ensure successful operations. Leaders in the program work in diverse environments and perform various duties in order to learn about the leadership positions within the organization.

Requirements

• Adequate knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operational management
• Adequate knowledge of budget development and oversight experience
• Working knowledge of budgets, forecasting and metrics, KPI's
• Ability to engage in multiple assignments concurrently and complete them error free
• Experience leading teams to successfully accomplish objectives
• Strong commitment to maintaining a safe working environment and leading the safety as a condition culture
• Desire for career advancement and growth within the organization, while maintaining commitment the Vision and Values.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred with a minimum of 5-8 years of operational management/leadership in a manufacturing environment/industry.
• High level of manufacturing experience and exposure
• Willingness to relocate if necessary
• Ability to work any hours as needed, flexible to shift

Nice To Haves

• MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn to assess the company's performance and production activities in order to improve performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability through the implementation of effective methods and strategies.
• Facilitate interactions between the internal team and as needed, external teams for the overall success of the organization
• Learn to or help to create the procedures and the specifications to follow for the execution of projects in the organization, and specify product requirements for operational success.
• Assign tasks to team members in such a way that the higher priority tasks are completed first
• Mentor team members with knowledge of developing trends in order to build a highly skilled team
• Ensure that members of the operations team adhere to company rules and work ethics
• Coordinate transactional operations and monitor ongoing business processes in the organization.
• Learn all aspects of the business from live operations to plant processing
• Must demonstrate and have the understanding of the balance between people and production
• Upon graduation, the person/persons will be expected to take their qualified upper management position at a location based on needs of the business and skill set of the individuals.

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 $132,000 +/- 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