Feed Mill Manager in Training
Pilgrim's, Gainesville, GA, United States
Feed Mill Manager in Training / Quality Assurance
This is a two-year trainee position, which reports to the Director of Feed Mill Quality Assurance, and will focus on developing the individual to be placed in a Feed Mill management, quality assurance verification, as well as maintenance of established Pilgrim’s programs including the Animal Food Safety Program, USDA and 3rd party certification and regulatory programs. The Feed Mill Manager Trainee also supports the Technical Services Division with additional activities as deemed necessary. Travel is a requirement of this position.
Training Structure
First 6-8 months working directly with the Director of Feed Mill Quality Assurance, including traveling to complexes, attending required meetings, and completing required trainings as required by the Director of Feed Mill Quality Assurance.
Second 6-8 months working as guided by the Director of Feed Mill Quality Assurance, with approximately half of the candidate’s time spent directly with his/her supervisor
8-12 months working and traveling independently, but as indicated by the Director of Feed Mill Quality Assurance with an emphasis on improving milling efficiency and quality assurance processes.
Essential Functions
Animal Food Safety
Learn to manage the facility’s Animal Food Safety Plan ensuring regulatory requirements are achieved. The Feed Mill Management Trainee will be responsible for assisting the mill managers in education, implementation and program compliance in addition to record keeping and overseeing internal audits of processes and procedures at specified intervals.
Learn Pilgrim’s standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation based on the prescribed requirements of the Animal Food Safety Plan, Quality Assurance Manual and utilizing 6S principles.
Conduct routine on-site audits of each feed manufacturing facility to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, customer required certifications and company prescribed standards.
Regulatory Compliance
Learn all State and Federal regulatory requirements that are pertinent to feed manufacturing.
Learn to manage and execute policy related to FDA, USDA, EPA, OSHA and other agency regulations.
Technical Learning
Learn technical skills in feed manufacturing and automation processes that will prepare individual for management role.
Learn to manage and execute Pilgrim’s Quality Assurance Programs.
Learn to proficiently navigate and troubleshoot Mtech, SAP and Beta Raven systems.
Learn to manage raw material and finished feed inventories to ensure efficient and accurate milling practices.
Work with other mill managers to learn and become proficient in budget management methods.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are determined by the needs of the facilities. This job will require travel up-to 30 weeks per year and work requires visiting feed mills, hatcheries, grow-out and processing facilities.
Required Education and Experience
Work-related experience in Feed Milling, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, FDA and USDA regulation is preferred. Work-related experience in Quality Assurance methods and 3rd party certification programs is required. A degree in Poultry Science, Feed Science or a food safety related field is preferred.
Benefits
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 $82,471.50 +/- 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;
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
EOE, including disability/vets
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This is a two-year trainee position, which reports to the Director of Feed Mill Quality Assurance, and will focus on developing the individual to be placed in a Feed Mill management, quality assurance verification, as well as maintenance of established Pilgrim’s programs including the Animal Food Safety Program, USDA and 3rd party certification and regulatory programs. The Feed Mill Manager Trainee also supports the Technical Services Division with additional activities as deemed necessary. Travel is a requirement of this position.
Training Structure
First 6-8 months working directly with the Director of Feed Mill Quality Assurance, including traveling to complexes, attending required meetings, and completing required trainings as required by the Director of Feed Mill Quality Assurance.
Second 6-8 months working as guided by the Director of Feed Mill Quality Assurance, with approximately half of the candidate’s time spent directly with his/her supervisor
8-12 months working and traveling independently, but as indicated by the Director of Feed Mill Quality Assurance with an emphasis on improving milling efficiency and quality assurance processes.
Essential Functions
Animal Food Safety
Learn to manage the facility’s Animal Food Safety Plan ensuring regulatory requirements are achieved. The Feed Mill Management Trainee will be responsible for assisting the mill managers in education, implementation and program compliance in addition to record keeping and overseeing internal audits of processes and procedures at specified intervals.
Learn Pilgrim’s standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation based on the prescribed requirements of the Animal Food Safety Plan, Quality Assurance Manual and utilizing 6S principles.
Conduct routine on-site audits of each feed manufacturing facility to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, customer required certifications and company prescribed standards.
Regulatory Compliance
Learn all State and Federal regulatory requirements that are pertinent to feed manufacturing.
Learn to manage and execute policy related to FDA, USDA, EPA, OSHA and other agency regulations.
Technical Learning
Learn technical skills in feed manufacturing and automation processes that will prepare individual for management role.
Learn to manage and execute Pilgrim’s Quality Assurance Programs.
Learn to proficiently navigate and troubleshoot Mtech, SAP and Beta Raven systems.
Learn to manage raw material and finished feed inventories to ensure efficient and accurate milling practices.
Work with other mill managers to learn and become proficient in budget management methods.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are determined by the needs of the facilities. This job will require travel up-to 30 weeks per year and work requires visiting feed mills, hatcheries, grow-out and processing facilities.
Required Education and Experience
Work-related experience in Feed Milling, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, FDA and USDA regulation is preferred. Work-related experience in Quality Assurance methods and 3rd party certification programs is required. A degree in Poultry Science, Feed Science or a food safety related field is preferred.
Benefits
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 $82,471.50 +/- 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;
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
EOE, including disability/vets
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