Area Production Manager: Lead Efficiency & Quality

georgesinc; Cassville (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

George's is seeking an Area Manager to oversee the performance of their plant area, ensuring compliance with federal, state regulations and company policies to deliver wholesome, quality products.

You will supervise production activities, organize front line staff, optimize efficiencies, meet yields, and maintain safety standards while training employees and supporting continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field or 4 years of relevant experience.
• 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of HACCP procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of plant sanitation procedures.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Preferred Poultry or food manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety regulations are met.
• Effectively coordinate and direct all the 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

Supervisory experience

Strong communication skills

HACCP knowledge

Food manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field or 4 years of relevant experience

Job description

George's is seeking an Area Manager to oversee the performance of their plant area, ensuring compliance with federal, state regulations and company policies to deliver wholesome, quality products.

You will supervise production activities, organize front line staff, optimize efficiencies, meet yields, and maintain safety standards while training employees and supporting continuous process improvements.