HEAD OF LIVE OPERATIONS

Pilgrim's • Nacogdoches, TX • 2d ago

Description

Head of Live Operations

This position will work with the local live operations managers and will serve as the lead for all live operations development and implementation as it relates live operations at a processing facility, including breeder production, broiler production, hatcheries, feed mills and nutrition to produce least-cost live broilers at the desired quantity and quality to meet broiler requirements of the organization. Responsible for strategizing, directing, and controlling production activities to ensure development and delivery of top-quality birds for processing on a least-cost basis for the Business Unit. Also strategize at a high level with local live operations and complex managers on direction for all live haul, feed haul, and garage activities to ensure timely delivery of live birds for processing, the timely delivery of feed to growers and the maintenance of vehicles and equipment in good working condition. In addition to the technical aspect of the position, this employee will be responsible for overseeing the Head of Broiler Technical Services.

Direct and manage all live operations within the Big Bird Commercial business unit.

DirectsLive Manager's in regards tofacilityoperations of multiple plants.

Develops plansto ensure that live operations are meeting business initiatives

Approves AFEs that will provide a return on investment.

Developing and managing projects resulting in inventory reductions and service improvements.

Recommending and implementing action plans with plants, suppliers, sales, marketing, and finance.

Developing relevant and useful reports and analysis to assist Planning.

Prepares budget and makes recommendations toexecutives.

May also be responsible for establishing strategy with local live managers and heads of operations for hatchery and breeder/broiler management programs and procedures to ensure overall production meetsDivision volume and cost objectives.

Resolves conflict that may arise.

Serves as primary liaison for live operations goals forthe business unit.

Responsible for stargazing forlive operational compliance with safety directives.

Overseerecommendedimprovements to productivity, labor efficiencies, and reducing live production costs

Ensure and conduct routine meetings with the Live Operation Managers and ComplexManagers, establish accountabilities and goals used for performance evaluation

Education: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Poultry or Animal Science or similar. Master's Degree preferred but not required

Experience: Typically requires 15+ years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience. DIRECTLY RELATED work experience will be accepted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of the educational requirement.

Special Skills:

Experience in both live operations and plant operations strongly preferred.

Proven experience managing and motivating others for maximum performance.

Team player with leadership skills

Good work ethic

Excellent organizational, math and statistical skills

Good communication skills, both verbal and written

Understand and comply with Company policy and procedures

Ability to handle conflict; interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office. Proficiency in Excel preferred

Knowledge and technical skills in a variety of production jobs

Strong multi-tasking skills are necessary

Strong analytical skills & problem solving

Be willing to travel, as needed

Relationships

Internal: Plant personnel, senior team and production employees. Frequent contact with Corporate HQ and Execute Officers.

External: Community, vendors, customers

Manages: Dotted line for Live Operations Managers and support to Complex Managers

EOE, including disability/vets

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