Production Shift Manager

Pilgrim's • Cold Spring, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Shift Manager oversees and coordinates all production operations on the night shift at Pilgrim’s Cold Spring, Minnesota facility. The role is responsible for meeting production goals while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, food safety, employee engagement, and operational efficiency. The manager works with department leaders and support teams to direct plant processing activities, develop team members, advance continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of management experience in manufacturing, food production, warehousing, or a related environment.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Project management experience.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Financial and operational acumen.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business Management, Agriculture, Logistics, or a related field; equivalent management experience may be considered.
• Poultry or food industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate plant production and processing activities to achieve safety, quality, yield, and efficiency objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and team members to improve performance and support their growth.
• Administer company policies and procedures to maintain standards for safety, food safety, quality, and employee relations.
• Develop and implement operational goals, objectives, and departmental budgets.
• Conduct leadership meetings to communicate priorities, review performance metrics, and provide direction and feedback.
• Collaborate with USDA representatives and internal support departments on regulatory compliance and operational performance.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Monitor production processes, standard operating procedures, and control plans to meet customer and company requirements.
• Oversee employee performance management, including coaching, evaluations, recognition, and corrective action.
• Promote communication, teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in projects that advance operational success.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of Plant Operations and business objectives.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs supporting career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed