Manufacturing Plant Operations Manager - Pork/Meat Processing Plant

Plant Production Director

This position is responsible for directing, controlling, and coordinating all aspects of plant production in order to maximize the long-term and short-term profitability of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Develop good working relationships and high morale with team members.
• Perform administrative duties and ensure objectives are met.
• Lead the production team to create a work environment reflecting a commitment to employee safety, product quality, food safety, and positive employee relations, using Lean and Continuous Improvement Techniques through company values and behaviors in action.
• Communicate with team members on project timelines and tasks that need immediate completion.
• Promote positive relationships with the community through personal involvement and support of local government and community programs.
• Ensure compliance with all quality and food safety requirements to protect customers, consumers, and our foods, including all state and federal regulations.
• Develop and train team members, hold monthly safety meetings and group discussions, and troubleshoot areas that might cause production issues.
• Compute quarterly figures and their relationship to objectives, handle team member grievances, and perform other responsibilities as needed.
• Fill in as acting plant manager in the plant manager's absence.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience managing within a manufacturing plant, with food manufacturing experience highly preferred. This position requires an essential understanding and control of the production process, maintenance, shipping, receiving, sanitation, quality assurance, accounting, safety, human resources, and material management, and is responsible for the entire plant operation in the absence of the Plant Manager.
• Computer Skills: Standard computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience with the SAP ERP system is a plus, including data management, compiling reports, and overseeing data collection to update metrics and drive productivity improvements toward achieving organizational targets.
• Special Skills: Display sound judgment and decision-making, leadership, and organizational skills. Flexibility to work off-hours on a routine basis to provide guidance and training to a three-shift, 7-day operation.
• Travel: 0-10%
• Additional Requirements: Must reside in the United States to be considered. No sponsorship is available for this position.