Area Production Manager - Food Safety & Efficiency

111 George's, Inc; Batesville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

George’s is seeking an Area Manager at our Batesville, AR plant to oversee production performance and compliance with all regulations and company policies. The role directs front-line supervisors, ensures safety, drives efficiencies, and meets yields and budget targets.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of relevant experience, plus 3 years of supervisory work and strong HACCP/sanitation knowledge. Join a team dedicated to quality poultry products and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related field, or 4 years of relevant progressive experience.
• 3 years of supervisory experience
• Extensive knowledge of HACCP procedures
• Extensive knowledge of plant sanitation procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Preferred poultry or food manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety regulations are met.
• Coordinate and direct all production activities of their department.
• Organize personnel and set daily tasks for front line supervisors.
• Monitor production flow and schedule details to optimize efficiencies.
• Achieve budgeted production yields and minimize condemn poundage.
• Maintain standard manufacturing efficiencies in order to meet budget objectives.
• Identify areas of opportunity and recommend improvements on staffing, financial/cost and quality within the department.
• Meet product standards, while maintaining or improving product yield.
• Complete appropriate paperwork on a daily basis.
• Responsible for training and developing employees in all areas related to their jobs.
• Help develop objectives and standards for individual production lines and monitor results for process improvements.
• Observe work area as well as the plant to ensure that known hazards are reported or corrected, and that all safety reporting and accident investigations are handled in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication skills

HACCP knowledge

Sanitation procedures

Supervisory experience

Food manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or related field / 4 years of relevant experience

Job description

George’s is seeking an Area Manager at our Batesville, AR plant to oversee production performance and compliance with all regulations and company policies. The role directs front-line supervisors, ensures safety, drives efficiencies, and meets yields and budget targets.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of relevant experience, plus 3 years of supervisory work and strong HACCP/sanitation knowledge. Join a team dedicated to quality poultry products and continuous improvement.