Production Manager — Food Processing & Safety Leader

Pilgrim's; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Canton, GA is seeking a seasoned production manager to oversee further processing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and cost objectives.

You will direct multiple departments, drive efficiency, and mentor supervisors to achieve targets while maintaining USDA standards.

The role emphasises leadership, operational excellence, and cost-conscious decision-making in a fast-paced poultry plant.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in the poultry/food industry; at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership abilities and team leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with operations and processing management.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Managing the further processing production operations of the plant.
• Coordinating production, maintenance, sanitation, quality, shipping and receiving areas.
• Monitoring department performance to meet efficiency, yield and quality goals.
• Setting objectives and reviewing shift performance against objectives.
• Encouraging subordinates to find ways to reduce cost.
• Ensuring sanitation meets USDA standards.
• Coordinating production and sanitation maintenance to meet daily needs.
• Analyzing equipment and reviewing with maintenance superintendent.
• Providing direction for supervisors to foster teamwork and goal achievement.
• Establishing challenging goals and standards for supervisors.
• Ensuring effective utilization of human resources by training, motivating, appraising, and developing for promotion.
• Monitoring operations to meet company policies, quality specs, USDA and OSHA standards.
• Conducting plant inspections to eliminate hazards and ensure safe working conditions.
• Managing all aspects of operations to maintain safety and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Pilgrim's in Canton, GA is seeking a seasoned production manager to oversee further processing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and cost objectives.

You will direct multiple departments, drive efficiency, and mentor supervisors to achieve targets while maintaining USDA standards.

The role emphasises leadership, operational excellence, and cost-conscious decision-making in a fast-paced poultry plant.