Description Position at Pilgrim's

Processing Superintendent – Shipping/WPL/Box Room

This position manages and coordinates activities of employees engaged in preparing, verifying and maintaining records on all shipments, and inventory control.  Must be willing to work 2nd shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs shipping operations and personnel to meet established shipping processing and quality control standards, to control budget and costs, and to provide data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products produced.  Establishes short-term activities directed toward processing continuity and balance such as shift schedules, ensuring requisition of materials, machine loading, grievance resolution, and equipment maintenance.  Coordinates and integrates with other plant function areas to ensure support in attaining output, productivity, and quality.  Selects, organizes, trains, and motivates processing labor force to ensure consistent attainment of processing schedules at optimum productivity and cost levels.  Recommends improvements in processing flow or methods.  Ensures effective use of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and to improve product quality.  Recommends modification of machines and equipment in order to improve processing and quality of products.  Promotes a safe working environment for our employees.
Responsible for working relations between USDA and plant personnel.
 

EDUCATION:

Qualifications typically requires a four-year degree or 2 to 5 years of demonstrated shipping management experience. 
High School Diploma (GED) required.

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

EOE/Vet/Disabled