Regional Operations Excellence Specialist - Live Operations

Pilgrim's • Gainesville, GA

14h • $112,894 • Remote

About The Position

Primary Operational Excellence partner for Live Operations (Breeder, Hatchery, Broiler/Farm, Live Haul), driving continuous improvement in bird performance, welfare, and live cost. This role will lead efforts to establish and standardize labor and process standards across live operations, and develop, train, and coach Coordinators of Operational Excellence (COE) and Live Operations teams to identify and close performance gaps. This position can be located at any of Pilgrim's facilities and will be determined upon selection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Animal Science, Agriculture, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in poultry, agriculture, or manufacturing (Live Operations preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with Excel and performance data analysis.
• Proven ability to coach, train, and influence teams in field environments.
• Resilient, adaptable, and hands-on.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement labor standards and process standardization across Live Operations where gaps exist.
• Drive compliance and adoption of Pilgrim’s Live Operations playbooks across all complexes.
• Partner closely with the Live Technical Services team to align performance drivers, best practices, and field execution.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across farms, hatcheries, and live haul operations focused on: Bird performance, Animal welfare and compliance, Live cost and efficiency.
• Support gap identification, root cause analysis, and sustainable corrective actions using Lean and Pilgrim’s Management Method tools.
• Serve as a liaison between Live Operations and Plant teams to improve upstream drivers impacting yield and plant performance.
• Coach and support COEs and field leadership in execution of OE tools, management routines, and performance tracking.
• Conduct site visits, audits, and training across live complexes.
• Participate in corporate reviews, executive updates, and cross-functional OE initiatives.

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 $112,894.20 +/- 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level