Production Shift Leader — Safe, Efficient Poultry Plant

Pilgrim's; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a Production Shift Manager to direct and optimize its processing operations, ensuring quality targets, safety, and cost efficiency.

You will oversee multiple production areas, coordinate with maintenance, sanitation, quality and shipping teams, and drive continuous improvement while meeting USDA standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in poultry/food industry with supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and team interaction with management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the further processing production operations of the plant.
• Lead Operational Excellence activities at least twice per year.
• Use engineering skills to optimize production goals.
• Maintain equipment reliability and minimize downtime per shift.
• Ensure production quality and continuous improvement.
• Ensure standard work practices and safety compliance.
• Coordinate production, maintenance, sanitation, quality, shipping and receiving.
• Monitor department performance to meet efficiency, yield and quality goals.
• Set objectives and review shift performance.
• Train staff on standard work tasks and safety.
• Maintain USDA sanitation standards and safe operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Organization

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Pilgrim's is seeking a Production Shift Manager to direct and optimize its processing operations, ensuring quality targets, safety, and cost efficiency.

You will oversee multiple production areas, coordinate with maintenance, sanitation, quality and shipping teams, and drive continuous improvement while meeting USDA standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.