Assistant Manager, Plant

George's Inc.; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

George's Inc. is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee production planning, scheduling, and control to ensure on-time, within-budget manufacturing of high-quality poultry products.

The role emphasizes safety, policy compliance, and operational excellence across the plant. The successful candidate will bring a Bachelor’s degree (or related field) with 5+ years in poultry or protein manufacturing and at least 5 years in a leadership role, including HACCP and sanitation program proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related field or equivalent experience plus 5+ years in poultry or protein manufacturing.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of HACCP procedures and plant sanitation, strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and control production activities to meet targets.
• Develop and manage production schedules and staffing needs.
• Ensure health and safety regulations compliance.
• Implement new technology and process improvements.
• Maintain quality control and production reports.
• Monitor staff performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

HACCP procedures

Plant sanitation

Communication skills

Poultry manufacturing

Leadership/management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related field

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

SUMMARY: The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and controlling production in an organization to ensure goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget and to standard.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage activities within the production process.
• Plan and organize productions schedules.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are met.
• Help plan and implement new technology, automation, and other improvements.
• Promote and ensure compliance of policies and procedures.
• Implement and control the production schedule.
• Review and adjust the schedule where needed.
• Determine the staffing needs and manage human and material resources to meet production targets.
• Make decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification and procurement.
• Ensure the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment.
• Ensure that standard operating procedures are adhered to.
• Monitor quality standards of products.
• Implement and enforce quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives.
• Analyze production and quality control to detect and correct problems.
• Determine and implement improvements to the production process.
• Prepare and maintain production reports.
• Monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will have supervisory responsibility.

Posted Pay Range- $108,000 - $160,000

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required Bachelor’s Degree or related field or equivalent experience AND 5+ years of poultry or protein manufacturing experience 5 years of management experience Extensive knowledge of HACCP procedures Extensive knowledge of plant sanitation procedures Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

George’s is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans

Welcome to George’s! We are excited you are here. For over 100 years, we have been passionate about producing high-quality, nutritious chicken products. Want to know our secret ingredient? Our people. Behind every success story, & company milestone, our people lead the way. As a multi-generational, family-owned company, we believe that "family" extends beyond traditional boundaries. Here, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity and are dedicated to providing a supportive environment where you can grow, learn, and be recognized for your hard work. Our products are beloved across the United States, reaching countless families through restaurant chains. At George’s, you have the chance of becoming a part of something bigger than yourself. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact locally while also seeing the influence of your work on a global scale. Welcome to George’s, where you’re not just joining a company—you’re becoming part of our family. We’re excited to grow together with you!