Coordinator of Operational Excellence

COORDINATOR OF OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for directing projects and initiatives at a Processing Plant and Live Operations across a complex of the company. Working closely with the operations teams as well as support departments, including but not limited to safety, human resources, food safety and quality assurance, engineering, plant operations personnel, live operations and upper management.

• Lives and reinforces safety as a condition in all activities.
• Leads assigned facility’s Management Method efforts by functioning as a business partner with each Pillar owner.
• Responsible for proactively working with facility management to identify and assess KPI gaps, and lead continuous improvement projects using Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Develop and manage process improvements for achieving measurable efficiency, cost reduction, variation reduction, flow optimization or performance improvement gains.
• Co‑own the Management Pillar implementation by teaching all its tools, training personnel, serving as support and continuously improving the material to support the location.
• Demonstrates ownership of core tools:
  • 6S
  • Writing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures
  • Statistical Process Control
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Kaizen Events
  • Labor Management
• Update and analyze key metrics for the assigned complex or business unit.
• Leads self‑assessment activities for Management Method.
• Develop and train process owners with methods for continuous improvement and control as new processes are implemented.
• Support with working knowledge of labor standards principles, time studies and labor reports, and facilitate the sharing of best practices throughout the company network.
• In conjunction with the other members of the Operational Excellence management team, participate in meetings as required.

• Undergraduate Degree (Prefer Engineering, Science, or Business focus)

• 2 – 5 years manufacturing industry experience (preferably in poultry)
• At least 1 year in Pilgrim’s
• Background in ZBB or production
• Willingness to relocate.
• Availability to travel to learn and/or support in other Pilgrim’s locations.
• Ability to work any hours as needed, flexible to work various shifts.
• Desire for career advancement and growth within the organization, while maintaining commitment to the Vision and Values.

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong Excel user
• Mini Tab experience preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Good internal relationship skills
• Resilient & Flexible
• Teaching and coaching skills
• Hands‑on mentality
• High level of business acumen
• 6 Sigma Green Belt or higher (desired)
• Lean methodology including waste reduction experience

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Base salary range of $70,488.00 +/- based on experience.
Incentive Pay:
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• 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.

EOE, including disability/vets