Coordinator of Operational Excellence

Pilgrim's; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k) match

Annual bonus eligibility

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Coordinator of Operational Excellence to lead projects across a processing plant and live operations, partnering with safety, HR, food safety, quality assurance, engineering and management to drive measurable improvements.

The role emphasizes safety as a condition, uses 6S, SPC, Kaizen, labor standards, and continuous improvement tools; requires 2–5 years manufacturing experience (poultry preferred) and willingness to relocate with travel.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years manufacturing experience (poultry preferred).
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, science, or business.
• Willingness to relocate and travel to other Pilgrim’s locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Operational Excellence projects across a processing plant and live operations.
• Identify KPI gaps and drive continuous improvement using Lean methods.
• Develop and manage process improvements for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Co-own the Management Pillar implementation and train personnel.
• Utilize 6S, SOPs, SPC, RCA, Kaizen, labor management, and related tools.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Minitab

Root cause analysis

Internal relationships

Resilient

Teaching & coaching

Hands-on mentality

Business acumen

Six Sigma Green Belt

Waste reduction

Education

Engineering degree

Science degree

Business degree

Job description

Description

COORDINATOR OF OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

At Pilgrim’s, we are dedicated to providing wholesome, high-quality poultry products to families across the globe. Being a part of the family meal is a tremendous honor and one we take seriously as one of the largest poultry producers in the world. Our more than 54,000 talented team members are passionate about what we do, and we invite you to join us on our journey to becoming the best!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for directing projects and initiatives at a Processing Plant and Live Operations across a Complex of the Company. Working closely with the operations teams as well as Support departments including but not limited to safety, human resources, food safety and quality assurance, engineering, plant operations personnel, live operations and upper management.

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

Responsibility:

• Lives and reinforces Safety as a condition in all activities


• Leads assigned facility’s Management Method efforts by functioning as a business partner with each Pillar owner.


• Responsible for proactively working with facility management to identify and assess KPI gaps, and lead continuous improvement projects using Operational Excellence methodologies.


• Develop and manage process improvements for achieving measurable efficiency, cost reduction, variation reduction, flow optimization or performance improvement gains.


• Co‑own the Management Pillar implementation by teaching all its tools, training personnel, serving as support and continuously improving the material to support the location.


• Demonstrates ownership of core tools:


• 6S


• Writing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures


• Statistical Process Control


• Root Cause Analysis


• Kaizen Events


• Labor Management


• Update and analyze key metrics for the assigned complex or business unit.


• Leads self‑assessment activities for Management Method.


• Develop and train process owners with methods for continuous improvement and control as new processes are implemented.


• Support with working knowledge of labor standards principles, time studies and labor reports, and facilitate the sharing of best practices throughout the company network.


• In conjunction with the other members of the Operational Excellence management team, participate of meetings as required.

Education:

Undergraduate Degree, (Require Engineering, Science, or Business focus)

Experience:

• 2 – 5 years manufacturing industry experience (preferably in poultry)


• At least 1 year in Pilgrim’s


• Background in ZBB or production


• Willingness to relocate.


• Availability to travel to learn and/or support in other Pilgrim’s locations.


• Ability to work any hours as needed, flexible to work various shifts.


• Desire for career advancement and growth within the organization, while maintaining commitment to the Vision and Values.

Special Skills

• Good oral and written communication skills


• Strong Excel user


• MiniTab experience preferred


• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills


• Good internal relationship skills


• Resilient & Flexible


• Teaching and coaching skills


• Hands‑on mentality


• High level of business acumen


• 6 Sigma Green Belt or higher (desired)


• Lean Methodology including Waste reduction experience

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• 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 $58,015.00 – $70,488.00


• 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; and


• 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;


• Better Futures

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 vision:

Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are:

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim’s does 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 Pilgrim’s 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 Pilgrim’s. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim’s because of an unsolicited referral.