About Pilgrim’s Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers. It’s our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best and take pride in giving our team members opportunity to grow. Pilgrim’s Arcadia Location While Pilgrim’s is a global company, we offer a hometown feel within our complex located in Arcadia, WI. Pilgrim’s works with 150 local growers. We employ approximately 500 team members at our complex. We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future for you and your family! Benefits include:
10 Days of Vacation upon hire
Benefits at 60 days of employment, 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry products
Training provided with a trainer/mentor
Advancement opportunities
Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
General Summary:
The Manager Trainee will participate in cross functional projects under the guidance of a designated mentor in an effort to develop leadership skills for future management positions throughout the company. Participants will be involved in cross training activities to develop their vision and understanding of corporate and processing procedures and goals. This position is designed to cover for absences of other team members at the designated shift and location(s) and may be assigned in an area or department for intense focus and development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned
Coordinate projects as designated by mentor to increase understanding of company operations and corporate processes or to improve a process or procedure.
May involve committee participation and exposure to areas outside of the live operations environment; will involve Project Leadership.
Develop management skills through participation in educational opportunities such as trainings, seminars, and other ongoing training events.
Develop understanding of financial & cost accounting reports and how areas may impact numbers positively or negatively and provide solutions.
Fill in for supervisor and manager positions as needed for vacation or other absences.
Expand knowledge of processes and procedures throughout live operations.
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.
Recognizes 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:
Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business Management, Agriculture, or a related field is preferred
3 – 5 Years of Previous Supervisory or Managerial-level Experience Required
Ability to work across functions and build a team relationship with in the company
Very good analytical and financial skills.
Very good project management skills.
Above average negotiation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office
EOE/Vet/Disabled
