Onboarding supervisor Night shift

Pilgrim; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim is seeking an Onboarding Coordinator to manage the new hire experience from day one through qualification. You will supervise hands-on training on the production floor and coordinate with supervisors, HR, and leaders to ensure timely qualification and strong onboarding outcomes.

The role emphasizes safety, process knowledge, and positive team relationships, with a focus on metrics like 30/60 day retention and training completion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required (Associates degree preferred).
• Experience in training or HR-related tasks is a plus.
• Ability to work in a plant/industrial environment.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the new hire training from day 1 to 60 days or until qualified.
• Administer, track, and evaluate training metrics (hours, attendance, qualification status).
• Supervise and demonstrate hands-on training on the production floor.
• Develop positive working relationships with new hires and leaders.
• Review production processes and product specifications with supervisors and HR.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Professional communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Attendance reliability

Discipline / self-motivation

Bilingual (preferred)

Plant/industrial environment

Training experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or two years of college coursework preferred

Experience in lieu of degree considered

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Ensure all safety policies and expectations are being met by new hires
• Manage the overall experience of new hires from day 1 to 60 days or when the new hire becomes qualified, whichever comes first
• Administer, track, and evaluate all new hire floor training to include but not limited to: hours of training per week, qualification status, attendance, turnover, fostering new hire/supervisor relationship, weekly meetings, other duties as assigned
• Supervise and demonstrate hands on training for new-hires during the training period and make recommendations to management and/or Human Resources regarding training needs, concerns and continued employment. Onboarding Coordinators spend 90% of their time on the production floor with the new hires
• Develop and promote positive working relationships with new hires, peers, leaders and clients
• Meet with supervisors, Human Resources, and coordinators to review production processes and product specifications
• Participate on HR & company committees
• Fulfill these key performance indicators: 30 and 60 day retention, minimum of 2 Safety Observations per week, JSA completions of all new hires, and others as assigned
• Meet the following expectations: instill all Pilgrims’ values, no new hires moved, complete all training documents, ensure trainees are qualified timely, complete weekly meetings with new hires and supervisors, follow up with superintendent and training supervisor on any new hire issues, focus all attention and resources on new hires and their successful on boarding
• Other duties as required

EXPECTATIONS – all Team Members

• Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma, and participates in or supports the E$P program
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• High School Diploma/ GED; Associates Degree or two years of college coursework in Communications, HR, or similar field preferred but not required; experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Bilingual preferred but not required
• Highly motivational and positive, considered a great people person
• Previous training experience preferred
• Knowledgeable in all duties of the specific department
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Professional communication and demeanor
• Ability to present ideas, concepts, issues, concerns, and questions in a well thought out, positive, and professional manner to employees
• Disciplined, confident and self-starter
• Able to work independently
• Must be willing to work in a plant/industrial environment
• Must have great attendance record and be in good standing
• To perform this job successfully, applicant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions