Night Shift Production Leader - Food Processing

Pilgrim's; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule: Sunday night through Friday?

Medical, Vision & Dental after 60 days

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Career development

Better Futures

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a Production Shift Manager for our Cold Spring, MN facility to lead night operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will guide plant processing activities, drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and align with regulatory requirements while developing team members.

The role emphasizes coaching supervisors, collaboration with department leaders, and maintaining high standards of safety, food safety, and employee engagement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Operations, Business Management, Agriculture, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in manufacturing, food production, warehouse, or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate all plant production and processing activities to achieve safety, quality, yield, and efficiency objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and team members to enhance daily performance and prepare them for growth.
• Administer policies and procedures to maintain high standards for safety, food safety, quality, and employee relations.
• Develop and implement operational goals, budgets, and departmental objectives.
• Conduct leadership meetings to communicate priorities and review performance metrics.
• Collaborate with USDA representatives and internal support departments for regulatory compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Monitor production processes, SOPs, and control plans to meet customer and company requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Operations knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pilgrim's is seeking a Production Shift Manager for our Cold Spring, MN facility to lead night operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will guide plant processing activities, drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and align with regulatory requirements while developing team members.

The role emphasizes coaching supervisors, collaboration with department leaders, and maintaining high standards of safety, food safety, and employee engagement in a fast-paced environment.