Animal Welfare & Biosecurity Lead

Pilgrim's; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Holidays

Job summary

Pilgrim’s seeks an Animal Welfare and Biosecurity Superintendent to lead welfare, biosecurity, and compliance across processing facilities, live operations, and contract growers. You will drive audits, training, corrective actions, and continuous improvement while upholding company standards and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a strong background in poultry production, audit experience, and a PAACO-certified credential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field; or combined education and experience.
• 2–5 years in poultry production, live operations, animal welfare, QA, or related fields.
• PAACO Certification or ability to obtain certification preferred; audit experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with animal welfare and biosecurity policies and standards.
• Lead training, auditing, and corrective action oversight across facilities.
• Liaise with Plant, Production, and Hatchery teams to promote welfare culture.
• Maintain records, audit documentation, and training records for audits and inspections.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and data analysis for risk mitigation.

Skills

Animal welfare

Biosecurity

Auditing

Training

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science / Poultry Science / Agriculture / Biology / Veterinary Technology

Job description

Pilgrim’s seeks an Animal Welfare and Biosecurity Superintendent to lead welfare, biosecurity, and compliance across processing facilities, live operations, and contract growers. You will drive audits, training, corrective actions, and continuous improvement while upholding company standards and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a strong background in poultry production, audit experience, and a PAACO-certified credential.