Coordinator of Operational Excellence

Pilgrim; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking an Operations Management Support professional in Cold Spring, MN. You will support the Complex Manager, drive continuous improvement via Pilgrim’s Management Method, and collaborate with leaders to identify opportunities and implement improvements.

This role offers exposure to senior leadership and potential travel for development. Key focus includes leading 6S, Standardization, Abnormalities Management, and deployment of complex goals, while analyzing data and training

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint skills preferred.
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Complex Manager in driving continuous improvement initiatives across the Cold Spring facility.
• Implement Pilgrim’s Management Method and lead 6S, Standardization, Abnormalities Management, and Complex Goal deployment.
• Act as internal consultant to identify opportunities for operational excellence and efficiency improvements.
• Collect, organize, and analyze performance data to identify trends and recommendations.
• Provide updates and reports to plant leadership and corporate teams on progress and outcomes.
• Train, coach, and support teammates in continuous improvement tools and methodologies.

Skills

Data analysis

Pivot tables

Graph creation

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Operations Management SupportCold Spring,Minnesota

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

In this key role, you'll support the Complex Manager in driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout the Cold Spring facility by implementing the Pilgrim’s Management Method. Serving as an internal consultant, you'll collaborate with leaders and team members across the organization to identify opportunities for operational excellence, improve processes, analyze performance data, and support strategic initiatives. This position offers significant exposure to senior leadership, strong career advancement opportunities, and occasional travel to sister facilities for development and learning opportunities.

• Lead and support continuous improvement implementation across the facility, including programs such as 6S, Standardization, Abnormalities Management, and Complex Goal deployment.
• Maintain and monitor complex action plans to support operational objectives and performance targets.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the facility and the corporate operational excellence team, helping ensure successful implementation and understanding of company initiatives.
• Collect, organize, and analyze operational data to identify trends, opportunities, and recommended actions for improvement.
• Provide regular updates and reports regarding continuous improvement activities and implementation progress to plant leadership and corporate teams.
• Facilitate meetings to review implementation status, monitor results, and drive accountability.
• Train, coach, and support team members in continuous improvement tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Promote a culture of problem solving, process improvement, and operational excellence throughout the facility.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs.

What You'll Need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; all majors are encouraged to apply.
• Computer Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint required.
• Technical Skills: Strong experience with data analysis, pivot tables, graph creation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Leadership: Strong teaching, coaching, facilitation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Capabilities: Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends;
• Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $ 58,015-70,488 ;
• 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;

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 drug, 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 us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K., the Republic of Ireland, and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best 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 , Sincerity