PRODUCTION MANAGER - EAST PLANT 2ND SHIFT

Pilgrim; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 103,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental coverage after

Sick leave and vacation

Paid holidays and statutory leave

401(k) company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Production Manager for East Plant, 2nd shift, to lead daily poultry production on the floor, ensuring safety, quality, yield, and efficiency. Responsibilities include coordinating across departments, monitoring workflows, and addressing real-time operational issues to maintain a productive facility.

The role requires 5+ years in poultry/food and 3+ years in supervision, with a high school diploma/GED (Bachelor’s preferred). Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in poultry/food industry
• 3+ years in a supervisory role
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to meet safety, quality, yield, efficiency and cost goals.
• Coordinate activities across Production, Maintenance, Sanitation, QA, Shipping and Receiving.
• Monitor performance and implement improvements for productivity and cost reductions.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, OSHA, and food safety standards; promote a safe work environment.
• Provide leadership and coaching to supervisors and team members; partner with HR to support staffing and development.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist on-call as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Decision making

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

PRODUCTION MANAGER - EAST PLANT 2ND SHIFT

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

In this key role, you'llserve as the frontline leader overseeing daily operations within our poultry production facility.You'llensure production targets are met whilemaintaininghigh standardsfor safety, qualityassurance, and efficiency. Based primarily on the production floor,you'llcoordinate teamduties,monitorequipment and workflow, and enforce compliance with health and safety regulations. The role also requires agility to respond to operational issues in real time, helpingmaintaina productive and well-functioning workplace.

• Manage production operations to achieve safety, quality, yield, efficiency, and cost objectives. Coordinate activities across Production, Maintenance, Sanitation, Quality Assurance, Shipping, and Receiving to support operational goals.
• Monitor department performance and implement improvements to drive productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, OSHA, food safety, quality, and company standards while promoting a safe work environment and addressing safety risks and hazardous conditions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to supervisors and team members while partnering with Human Resources and plant leadership to support staffing, engagement, retention, succession planning, and operational excellence.
• Encourage open communication and employee involvement to build team morale and support company values and culture.
• Partner with Maintenance and Sanitation teams to maintain equipment reliability and operational readiness.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional duties as needed to support Plant Operations.

What You’ll Need

• Education: High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience: 5+ year’s experience in the poultry/food industry required with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills. Ability to make independent decisions, collaborate effectively with operations and plant leadership, manage multiple priorities, and utilize basic computer applications in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasionalweekends;
• Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after60 daysof employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, companyobservedholidays or, any other statutorilyrequiredpaid leave;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of$102,696 - $124,776
• 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.Toassistin 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’soperatesprotein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K,the Republic of Irelandand 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 valuesare:Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity