Case Ready Plant General Manager

Pilgrim; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Plant General Manager to provide overall direction for manufacturing, operations, and warehousing in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment. You will lead multiple functions and ensure objectives are met with cost-effective, high-quality results.

You will oversee production efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement and strategic planning to optimize asset utilization and cash flow.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a Senior Plant Role with 3+ years in Value Added Case Ready.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to navigate complex managerial situations.
• Ability to travel as needed for company events or other locations.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities to achieve the business plan for profit, growth, and competitive advantage.
• Oversee production processes for optimal efficiency and output; ensure productivity and yield standards.
• Ensure plant safety, environmental compliance, and adherence to quality standards.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Job description

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: The Plant General Manager provides overall direction and leadership for all facility and departmental activities associated with the manufacturing, operations , and warehousing products in a safe, profitable , and efficient manner while compliant with company goals and procedures. Ensures that objectives are achieved at the lowest cost consistent with quality requirements. Delegates authority to Superintendents in production, production control, methods, cost accounting, maintenance, and related operations. Directs all functions involved such as maintenance, manufacturing, production, purchasing, accounting, and administration. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities: Manages the facility by directing and coordinating activities that support the company goals, objectives, plans and policies

• Direct activities designed to achieve the business plan for profit, growth, and competitive advantage
• Oversees production processes designed for optimal efficiency and output
• Assure the plant meets productivity and yield standards
• Aligns resources to produce within budgeted targets
• Achieve quality standards for all products produced and shipped
• Accountable for employee safety and environmental compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies; Ensuring all reporting is accurate and current
• Maintains a safe workplace by implementing safe work practices consistent with company policies
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality, food safety, and lower manufacturing costs
• Guide maintenance preventive, predictive, and planned programs to optimize asset utilization and asset life
• Provides technical support and skills to optimize material utilization, formulation, materials, and resources
• Executes management practices designed to yield a higher return on investments and greater cash flow
• Develops and executes strategies aligned with best practices and company objectives
• Utilizes team leadership skills to drive high performance across the organization
• Responsible for coaching, guiding, and providing employee performance reviews
• Responsible for plant security and accountable for all assets and materials
• Compliance with financial controls and reporting policy requirements
• Provides direction of plant operations for the manufacturing of group products in accordance with process and product specifications and quality standards, complying with contractual and/or customer requirements, and meeting financial objectives
• Responsible for Plant Financial Performance by facilitating and collaborating with all functions in the preparation of the plant’s operating budget
• Supports positive employee relations in the plant, including with local/national union leadership, if applicable
• Creates strategies and processes to support growth and improve profitability
• Ensure SOPs are followed
• Develop and lead with a sense of urgency
• Orchestrate activities, assignments, and projects to maintain optimal level of customer service for both internal and external customers
• Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance OSHA/Safety, FSIS/USDA, EPA/Environmental and HR Compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in a Senior Plant Role with 3+ years in Value Added Case Ready
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Ability to participate with functional counterparts within the organization at the earliest stages of planning/development to meet plant objectives; directing, allocating the plant’s resources, timing, etc.
• Working knowledge of the following areas: procedures, and products; general administrative principles; generally accepted managerial practices and procedures; business principles, customer needs and expectations, and manufacturing operations
• Thorough knowledge of meat processing, food plant sanitation, HACCP, food safety, and quality
• Experience managing and leading a diverse workforce with direct and indirect reports
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to be able to navigate through complex and difficult managerial situations
• Ability to seek out new methods, principles, and changes
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct d rug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About u s: JBS USA is a leading global food company providing diversified, high-quality products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. Our team members and facilities in the United States allow us to offer a diverse portfolio of fresh, value added and branded beef, pork, chicken and prepared foods products. JBS USA is also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in the world. JBS USA employs more than 72,000 team members in 31 United States and Canada. Our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the be s t products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincer ity

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.