Senior Plant Operations Manager

Oversee the creation, implementation, and execution of operational strategies and goals to ensure achievement of goals, such as on-time delivery, cost of sales, safety of people and product, quality of the product, and human resource management. Oversees all manufacturing activities, pushes forward continuous improvements, and achieves effective and efficient operations. Collaborates cross-functionally to meet product goals, reduce costs, and ensure the highest level of product quality. At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day.

We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily. Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed.

At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Manages a large team of skilled individual contributors and/or people leaders. Provides guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful delivery of department goals. Responsible for HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling, etc. Enforces and meaningfully contributes to the development of robust systems, policies, and procedures. Contributes to strategic planning and budget management for the function. Responsible for ensuring all operations comply with all regulations, company policies, quality standards, and contractual obligations while maximizing yields with minimal costs. Oversee all aspects of plant operations including production, maintenance, quality control shipping, production schedules, capacity utilization, inventory control, team member engagement, and safety programs. Creates and monitors adherence to key performance indicators. Provides support for problem-solving, action plans, and risk mitigation strategies. Contributes to short and long-term planning strategies. Implement continuous improvement methodologies to enhance all aspects of plant operations. Creates meaningful improvements to cost reduction, performance improvements, and overall profitability. Observes talent base and promotes opportunities for management to upgrade skills through training, education, and project participation. Manages and helps create overall operating budget in line with current business plan. High school diploma, GED, or equivalent ~We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. Advanced knowledge of the food manufacturing industry, USDA regulations and requirements, and safety and health programs and how they are administered Expert in production planning, resource allocation, and cost management Top-notch leadership skills with the ability to develop, mentor, coach, support and motivate a large cross-functional team of people leaders Proficiency in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigman, or similar methodologies with the proven ability to identify and implement process improvements Sound project management skills with the ability to impact results Proficient business acumen with the ability to identify and mitigate long term risk While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions & Travel Requirements Work will be performed in a variety of conditions including climate-controlled office environment(s); in a manufacturing plant environment with varying conditions, such as cold areas, wet areas, warm areas, chemicals, and other site conditions; and in a farm environment including working outdoors in seasonal conditions with live animals and at times in dusty environments. This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing and farm environment. This individual may be working around sick or diseased animals where additional precautions may need to be taken. The noise level of the office and farm environment is usually moderate. The noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection. Some regional travel may be required. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.