ZBB SPECIALIST

JBS USA; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a ZBB Analyst in the United States (Georgia, Douglas area) to develop controls and analyses that drive stability and process improvements. You will support live plant operations and Protein Conversion, leveraging SAP data and Agristats to benchmark performance.

The role emphasizes curiosity, data-driven decision making, and clear communication of results to management, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and safety–first culture.

Qualifications

• Education: A two-year business degree preferred; relevant poultry experience may substitute.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong written and verbal communication; leadership; rapid learner; adaptable; solid math and analytical abilities; reliable and ethical; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop tracking tools to monitor key indicators.
• Analyze daily/weekly/monthly data to build trends and strategies.
• Assist operations with process control templates.
• Use SAP and agristat reports for benchmarking and internal comparisons.
• Identify root causes and propose data-driven corrections.
• Support budgeting with data for planning scenarios.
• Communicate results clearly to management for action.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Curiosity

Education

Two-year business degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Description

Position at Pilgrim’s

ZBB Analyst

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

Analytical position focused on developing controls and analysis that will lead the complex to stability and process improvements in key indicators that influence the results. The specialist will be an integral part of setting the strategy to improve results based on the knowledge acquired while digging into the data. Must be an energetic, curious and inquisitive person. The specialist will support live, plant operations, and Protein Conversion operations, where applicable.

Responsibilities:

• Develop effective tracking tools to keep key indicators under control;
• Use data acquired daily/weekly/monthly to build trends and strategies that help the Complex achieve the desired results;
• Support the operations team to build process control templates that will help keep processes controlled;
• Use operations and Agristats reports as well as system data (SAP) to construct internal comparisons and benchmark analysis, positioning the complex versus their peers, internally and externally;
• Look for root causes that affect results, proposing corrections; all data driven;
• Support the budget process by supplying data that will build a challenging yet achievable scenario for the complex;
• Communicate clearly and in a simple way the results of analysis so that management can use the reports to improve results;
• Be diligent and relentless in tracking the key indicators, simplifying and improving the process as opportunities are observed.

What You’ll Need:

• Education: A two-year business degree is preferred. Relevant experience in the poultry industry may be considered in place of the degree.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office; Strong communication and leadership skills, both written and verbal. Quick learner of Company protocols/programs and adaptable to change. Solid math and analytical abilities for problem solving and decision‑making. Reliable and ethical, with a strong work ethic and punctuality. Team‑oriented and self‑motivated, able to thrive in fast‑paced environments.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday - Friday with occasional weekends;
• Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of: Will be based on education and experience
• 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; and
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in 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’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and 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 values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets