Pilgrim's

Process Lead - Live Receiving Nights

Description

Process Lead - Nights

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

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for aLive Receiving Process Lead Team Memberat ourPilgrim'sArcadia, WI Complex. In this role you willprovides first level supervision. This person exercises independent judgment to achieve department goals in safety, quality, efficiency, and yield.  The Process Lead Worker reports to the department Supervisor and is responsible for the operation of a set of specific processes within the department.  This position is designed to be a career path to higher supervisory positions within the company.  Must be able to perform all positions within the department. 

Responsibilities:

• Uses independent judgment to provide instruction and work direction to team members supervised.  Trains and motivates team members to achieve their maximum quality and productivity performance levels Directs and monitors the operations of the department.  Makes recommendations and works to plan and implement process improvements.
• Directs and monitors the operations of assigned processes.  Makes recommendations and works with others to plan and implement process improvements.
• Promotes department and company goodwill through proactive team member communication.  Supports and promotes company position on union free status by maintaining open communication and feedback to team members.
• Supports the new hire training program, as well as being an active member.
• Schedules people, materials, and equipment to most effectively and efficiently utilize departmental resources to achieve the mission of Pilgrim’s.  Utilizes independent judgment in determining work assignments and makes changes as necessary to accommodate staffing and production needs.
• Ensures company policies and procedures are followed to maintain standards for safety, quality, and overall company personnel satisfaction.  Responsible for using independent judgment to enforce corrective action procedures within the department and authorized to issue verbal and written counselling, and written warnings.  If necessary, has the authority to suspend team members pending investigations or remove from workplace for unacceptable behaviours.
• Responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and approving team member’s time and attendance utilizing the Kronos Time Keeping System, ensuring that all Pilgrim’s practices and policies are being followed.
• Prepares and issues performance appraisals after reviewing with Supervisor.
• Makes recommendations on transition (hire) and rehire.
• Monitor equipment making minor adjustments or repairs to ensure quality and productivity standards are maintained, as well as preparing or coordinating the preparation of the work area for start-up.
• Performs quality checks to monitor quality levels and makes necessary changes to maintain quality standards.
• The Process Lead is required to know, understand, and support food safety requirements for the facility.
• Responsible for taking immediate action to correct food safety deficiencies in order to prevent product contamination/adulteration.
• Recognizes safety hazards, performs safety audits, and assists with accident investigations.
• Maintains records of department, including daily evaluation sheet and issues other reports pertaining to department as directed.
• Charts weekly progress against goals, posts information, and covers in crew meetings.
• Assists in the investigation of quality improvement, cost reduction, method improvement, yield control, and equipment maintenance.
• Works with others in a safe and professional manner.
• Complete all daily checklists.
• Monitors performance of department team members (timings, checklists, etc.).
• Attends and participates in meetings on a regular basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Working knowledge of production operations.
• Ability to read and write English (for record keeping purposes).
• To 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.
• Working knowledge of supervisory management practices and principles.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal direction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in a manner that maintains harmony with co-workers.
• Proficiency in Infinity, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), and AS400 and/or sincerely willing to learn.
• Skill in making department decisions.
• Completes Lock Out/Tag Out training and is aware of requirements for Lock Out/Tag Out safety as well as other Pilgrim’s Pallet jack license and forklift license or ability to obtain license within 60 days.
• Bilingual skills in languages used within the department preferred.
• A certified trainer of the new hire training program, or willing to become part of the program.
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months – Valid Driver’s License and good driving record. Requires a non-probationary Driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass Respiratory Fit testing.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s? 

• Schedule:Sunday - Thursday withoccasional Fridays. Shifts are 7:50 pm – 4:25 am; 
• 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 hourly salaryrate of$24.30/hour + $1.50 Shift Differential (without a Class A CDL), $28.49/hour + $1.50/hour Shift Differential (with a Class A CDL). 
• 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; 
•  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 vision:Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members. 

Our core values are:Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets 

Unsolicited Assistance:Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.