Onboarding Lead: New Hire Success & Safety

Pilgrim's; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) match

Incentive pay

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in Texas is seeking an Onboarding Supervisor to manage the onboarding experience for new hires from day one through 60 days, ensuring safety, training completion, and timely qualification.

The role spends 90% on the production floor, developing positive relationships with new hires and teams, and coordinating with HR to align on processes and product specs. Strong attention to attendance and training documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; degree preferred but not required.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Professional communication and demeanor.
• Ability to present ideas and questions clearly to employees.
• Disciplined, confident and self-starter.
• Able to work independently.
• Willingness to work in a plant/industrial environment.
• Great attendance record and good standing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety policies and expectations are met by new hires.
• Manage the overall onboarding experience from day 1 to 60 days or until qualification.
• Administer, track, and evaluate new hire floor training: hours of training per week, qualification status, attendance, turnover, relationships, meetings.
• Supervise and demonstrate hands-on training for new hires during training period and advise on training needs.
• Develop and promote positive working relationships with new hires, peers, leaders and clients.
• Meet with supervisors, HR, and coordinators to review production processes and product specs.
• Participate on HR and company committees.
• Meet KPIs: 30- and 60-day retention, safety observations, JSA completions.

Skills

People skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Self-motivation

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or 2 years of college (Communications/HR)

Job description

Pilgrim’s in Texas is seeking an Onboarding Supervisor to manage the onboarding experience for new hires from day one through 60 days, ensuring safety, training completion, and timely qualification.

The role spends 90% on the production floor, developing positive relationships with new hires and teams, and coordinating with HR to align on processes and product specs. Strong attention to attendance and training documentation is essential.