Protein Conversion Production Leader

Jobvite, Inc.; Moorefield (WV); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Discretionary bonus plan

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Protein Conversion Production Manager to lead operations in a pet food ingredient and protein conversion facility. You will oversee day-to-day conversion and rendering, ensuring safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance while engaging hourly staff and coordinating with upper management.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to drive improvements through data analysis.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; College Degree in related field preferred.
• Experience: 5 years in poultry, food manufacturing, or management.
• Skills: Effective communication, independent decision making, basic computer knowledge, ability to manage multiple priorities, good math skills and basic mechanical knowledge.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production within the facility.
• Monitor performance of each department to meet production efficiency, yield and quality goals.
• Provide a clear sense of direction for supervisors to work toward and encourage teamwork to achieve goals.
• Monitor operations to meet company policies, quality specifications, USDA and OSHA standards.
• Conduct plant inspections to eliminate hazardous conditions.
• Manage all aspects of operations to assure a safe working environment.
• Ensure customer and regulatory requirements are met by maintaining product quality standards, monitoring specifications, and addressing deviations promptly.
• Monitor production data, yields, downtime, and labor efficiency, using analysis to drive process improvements, cost control, and productivity enhancements.
• Enforce safety programs and best practices, conduct audits and incident investigations, and ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA guidelines, and food/feed safety standards.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Operations Team.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Computer basics

Multitasking

Math skills

Mechanical knowledge

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Degree in related field preferred

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Protein Conversion Production Manager to lead operations in a pet food ingredient and protein conversion facility. You will oversee day-to-day conversion and rendering, ensuring safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance while engaging hourly staff and coordinating with upper management.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to drive improvements through data analysis.