3rd Shift Production Manager I

Pilgrim's • Natchitoches, LA

2d • $102,696 - $124,776

About The Position

The Production Manager I manages and directs production shift operations in a poultry processing plant. The role ensures production meets objectives at the designated quality level and lowest cost while maintaining a safe work environment. It coordinates production, maintenance, sanitation, quality, shipping, and receiving, and monitors departmental performance against efficiency, yield, and quality goals. The manager sets objectives, reviews shift performance, promotes cost reduction and teamwork, develops supervisors and other subordinates, and oversees compliance with company policies, quality specifications, USDA standards, and OSHA standards.

The position includes inspecting plant operations and equipment, coordinating production and sanitation maintenance to meet daily needs, and taking prompt action to address improper practices or hazardous conditions. Pilgrim’s offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days; paid sick leave, vacation, and six company-observed holidays; a 401(k) match after the first year of service; eligibility for the company’s annual bonus plan; and career development and learning opportunities. The posted base salary range is $102,696 to $124,776.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in the poultry or food industry.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Good leadership skills.
• Ability to interact with operational and processing management.
• Critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage poultry processing production operations at the plant.
• Coordinate production, maintenance, sanitation, quality, shipping, and receiving areas.
• Monitor department performance against production efficiency, yield, and quality goals.
• Set objectives and review shift performance against them.
• Encourage subordinates to identify ways to reduce costs.
• Ensure sanitation meets USDA standards.
• Coordinate production and sanitation maintenance to meet daily needs.
• Analyze equipment daily and review findings with the maintenance superintendent.
• Provide supervisors with clear direction and encourage teamwork toward goals.
• Establish challenging goals and standards for supervisors and encourage strong performance.
• Train, motivate, and appraise subordinates; recommend salary actions and develop employees for potential promotion.
• Monitor operations for compliance with company policies, quality specifications, and USDA and OSHA standards.
• Conduct plant inspections to identify and eliminate hazardous conditions.
• Manage operations to maintain a safe working environment and promptly address improper practices or hazardous conditions.

Benefits

• Medical coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Dental coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave and vacation.
• Six company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) with a company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Eligibility to participate in the company’s annual bonus plan.
• Continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs supporting professional and career growth.

What This Job Offers

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