Plant Manager

Plant Manager (Poultry Processing Plant)

The Plant Manager oversees all functional operations of a poultry processing facility, ensuring efficient production, safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across all shifts and departments. Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all functional areas in a poultry processing plant including production, maintenance, safety, shipping, receiving, sanitation, scheduling, and quality.
• Oversee three production shifts to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and product output.
• Lead and mentor department managers to build strong leadership skills and workforce capability.
• Resolve issues related to product quality, incoming materials, and outgoing shipments.
• Review cost, performance, and efficiency data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Compile and analyze monthly expense and efficiency reports.
• Promote Total Quality Management (TQM) principles among plant employees.
• Approve and execute all plant-related capital improvement projects.
• Facilitate Talent Mapping, Succession Planning, and Retention Programs.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, product quality, and regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production and operational processes.
• Identify operational challenges and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve them.
• Maintain excellent communication within teams and with senior leadership.
• Travel required: approximately 6 to 11 trips annually.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in poultry manufacturing (preferably Tray Pack operations).
• At least 6 years of leadership experience managing large or complex facilities.
• Experience working in unionized environments and leading union teams.
• Strong understanding of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop new or junior leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar manufacturing systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills