Regional Operations Excellence Specialist - Operations

Regional Operations Excellence Specialist - Live Operations

Operations Management Support Gainesville, GA DeQueen, AR Atlanta, GA Chattanooga, TN

Locations:
Gainesville, GA;
DeQueen, AR;
Atlanta, GA;
Chattanooga, TN. This position can be located at any of Pilgrim's facilities and will be determined upon selection.

Regional Operational Excellence Specialist – Live Operations

Primary Operational Excellence partner for Live Operations (Breeder, Hatchery, Broiler/Farm, Live Haul), driving continuous improvement in bird performance, welfare, and live cost;
Lead efforts to establish and standardize labor and process standards across live operations;
Develop, train, and coach Coordinators of Operational Excellence (COE) and Live Operations teams to identify and close performance gaps.

• Establish and implement labor standards and process standardization across Live Operations where gaps exist;
• Drive compliance and adoption of Pilgrim’s Live Operations playbooks across all complexes;
• Partner closely with the Live Technical Services team to align performance drivers, best practices, and field execution;
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across farms, hatcheries, and live haul operations focused on:
• Bird performance
• Animal welfare and compliance
• Live cost and efficiency
• Support gap identification, root cause analysis, and sustainable corrective actions using Lean and Pilgrim’s Management Method tools;
• Serve as a liaison between Live Operations and Plant teams to improve upstream drivers impacting yield and plant performance;
• Coach and support COEs and field leadership in execution of OE tools, management routines, and performance tracking;
• Conduct site visits, audits, and training across live complexes;
• Participate in corporate reviews, executive updates, and cross-functional OE initiatives;
• Travel up to 70%.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Animal Science, Agriculture, or related field;
• 5–8 years of experience in poultry, agriculture, or manufacturing (Live Operations preferred);
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills;
• Experience with Excel and performance data analysis;
• Proven ability to coach, train, and influence teams in field environments;
  
  Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience preferred;
• Resilient, adaptable, and hands‑on.

• Benefits :
  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 $ +/- 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;