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 for more than seven decades. It’s our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.Pilgrim’s Arcadia LocationWhile 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!Pilgrim’s wants YOU to join our Leadership Team as a BREEDER MANAGER! This position starts at $90K – 100K, based on education and experience. 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!
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.POSITION SUMMARY: This position directs and coordinates breeder operations to ensure the delivery of a quality product. Duties include scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of work as a Manager (or equivalent) over Breeder Service Techs. Has approval authority of personnel actions such as hiring, terminations, and disciplinary actions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Directs the day-to-day breeder operations to ensure the required quantity and quality of hatch eggs are available for hatcheries.
Implements and monitors all pullet and breeder production programs. Ensures the training and development of all pullet and breeder flock supervisors.
Provides communication and direction for all pullet and breeder producers.
Monitors the development of all pullet and breeder producers as well as the development of the pullet placements, moves, vaccinations, and sales to ensure proper hatch egg numbers.
Provides performance and cost numbers to accounting and upper management.
Monitors pullet and breeder flock health and adherence to blood testing procedures.
Monitors and promotes driver safety with all service people.
EXPECTATATIONS – 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
High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
5 years of management experience in a directly related field.
5 years of directly related experience in poultry grow-out operations.
Computer skills to include a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook). SAP experience preferred.
Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external partners.
Must be able to work varying shifts, holidays and weekends as needed.
EOE/Vet/Disabled