SUBJECT: Supervisor Development Program
SALARY CLASS: Salaried Exempt
STATUS: Full Time
REPORTS TO: Production Superintendent
LOCATION:
POSITION SUMMARY: Our 4 to 6 month program is designed to give you an immersive leadership experience. This program includes hands-on rotations throughout multiple departments inside the production facility, and is designed to give you real-world leadership experience and a thorough understanding of how each department functions to support the overall production strategy of our location. During the training program, trainees will have the opportunity to experience various disciplines and areas of interest, while also exploring the foundations of the business at the plant level. The program focuses on giving participants the skills they need to read complex situations, set innovative strategies, and execute those strategies with integrity and effectiveness.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Trainees will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects designed to provide a meaningful return on investment to Pilgrim’sTrainees will receive key learning objectives to complete during each rotationThe last couple of months of the program will provide hands-on supervisor training with the intention of preparing trainee for final placement in a supervisor role Other duties as required
EXPECTATIONS – all Team Members
Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six SigmaRecognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred.1 year of work experience in a related field is preferredConsiderable skills in Excel and WordConsiderable leadership skillsExcellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skillsWillingness to work different shifts and occasional weekendsAbility to work with minimal supervisionMarked ability to analyze and respond to production issues involving production processesTo perform this job successfully, applicant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EOE, including disability/vets