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$103k – $125k per year
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Senior · 5+ years exp
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026. Pilgrim's Pride scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Pilgrim's Pride is a poultry, pork and prepared foods producer headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, processing, packaging and delivering fresh, frozen and value-added chicken and other protein products to retailers, restaurants and foodservice customers. Founded in 1946 and majority-owned by Brazil's JBS, it is listed on NASDAQ and has more than 61,000 team members, 39 fresh processing and 30 prepared foods plants in 14 US states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the UK, Ireland and continental Europe. It hires CDL and feed haul drivers, maintenance and refrigeration technicians, plant and electrical engineers, safety coordinators, security guards and HR, payroll and audit staff.

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Production Manager - Day Shift

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 a Production Manager for Pilgrim’s in Lufkin, Texas.

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Production Manager to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for ensuring safety, quality, sanitation, budgeting, and productivity while driving continuous improvement through data analysis and process coordination. If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in dynamic settings and enjoys making a direct impact, this is a great opportunity to grow with a company committed to excellence.

Responsibilities:

Basic Responsibilities:

· Managing the further processing production operations of the plant.

· Coordinating the production, maintenance, sanitation, quality, shipping and receiving areas.

· Monitoring performance of each department to meet production efficiency, yield and quality goals.

· Setting objectives and reviewing shift's performance versus objectives.

· Encouraging subordinates to find ways to reduce cost.

· Ensuring sanitation meets USDA standards.

· Coordinating production and sanitation maintenance to meet daily needs.

· Analyzing equipment on a daily basis and reviewing with maintenance superintendent.

· Providing a clear sense of direction for supervisors to work toward and encourage teamwork to achieve goals.

· Establishing challenging goals and standards for each supervisor and encourage them to give their best effort.

· Ensuring effective utilization of human resources by training subordinates, motivating consistent performances, appraising performance, recommending salary action and developing for potential promotion.

· Monitoring operations to meet company policies, quality specifications, USDA and OSHA standards.

· Conducting plant inspections to eliminate hazardous conditions.

· Managing all aspects of operations to assure a safe working environment.

· Taking immediate action to eliminate improper practices or hazardous conditions.

What You’ll Need: (pick applicable)

  • 5+ years experience in the poultry/food industry required with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
  • Must have good leadership skills.
  • Must have the ability to interact with operational and processing management.
  • Must demonstrate critical thinking skills.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have the ability to organize and prioritize work.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred (Word, Excel, etc)
  • SAP experience preferred.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external partners
  • Able to work evenings and weekends as required

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

  • Schedule: Monday - Friday with occasional weekends.
  • 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 salary range of $102,696 to $124,776;
  • 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.

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