Plant Manager

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressive management experience specifically within the poultry industry, to include ready to eat (RTE) experience. Leadership: Promote, Enable, Facilitate and Drive Team Member Safety. Promote, Enable, Facilitate and Drive Food Safety. Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws. Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy to provide a harassment-free work environment. Maintains reliable workforce and positive team member relations. Maintains and builds management depth for existing business and growth. Promotes an environment and culture of engagement where all team members feel respected, valued, and informed. Production: Develop short-term and long-term goals for production and monitor the results of cost and quality systems to ensure profit margins. Apply leadership to develop personnel and systems that will place the manufacturing operation in an industry-leading position in terms of cost and quality. Provide direction to ensure that comprehensive team member safety programs are aligned with the Company’s goals and values. Technical and Engineering: Assist in product development, quality assurance, engineering systems, and equipment to provide future profitability and growth as required by the Manufacturing Division. Develop new products and processes in conjunction with Marketing and USDA compliance with SSOP and HACCP programs. Qualifications: 10+ years of progressive management experience within the poultry industry, ready to eat (RTE) required. Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, preferred. Demonstrated financial understanding to include budgeting, staffing, and cost analysis. Demonstrated leadership skills and drive. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alpha Executive Search