Complex Plant Ops Leader in Training

Pilgrim's; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 174,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage (

Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, 6

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus plan eligibility

Career development opportunities

Better Futures

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Complex Manager Intraining in Sumter, SC. This leadership program targets experienced managers to drive safe operations, team development, and production excellence across multiple plants.

Knowledge of budgets, forecasting, and KPIs is essential to meet organizational goals. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and operational excellence, with relocation may be required based on business needs and individual skill set.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5–8 years of operational management/leadership in a manufacturing environment; MBA is a plus.
• High level of manufacturing experience and exposure in food, preferably poultry.
• Ability to work any hours as needed, flexible to work various shifts.
• Experience leading teams to successfully accomplish objectives.
• Adequate knowledge of budgets, budget development, forecasting and metrics, and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Live Operations Management, Plant Management or Operations Management in food manufacturing; poultry a plus.
• Ensures safety is a condition and compliance with all safety directives.
• Develops the best team and invests in their growth.
• Ensures product quality is adhered to at all times.
• Directs production and/or processing at a complex with multiple plants to maintain profitable operations.
• Sets production goals for plants; motivates the team to achieve these goals.
• Oversees related facilities and live operations via department managers.
• Develops plans for efficient use of materials and machines.
• Prepares budgets and makes recommendations to top management; ensures budget execution.
• Evaluates and recommends improvements to productivity, labor efficiencies, and reducing plant costs.

Skills

Team Leadership

Safety culture

Budgeting & Forecasting

Operational management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Complex Manager Intraining in Sumter, SC. This leadership program targets experienced managers to drive safe operations, team development, and production excellence across multiple plants.

Knowledge of budgets, forecasting, and KPIs is essential to meet organizational goals. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and operational excellence, with relocation may be required based on business needs and individual skill set.