Assistant Plant Manager: Production & Quality Lead

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

Job summary

George’s Inc. seeks an Assistant Plant Manager to plan, organize and control production processes, ensuring efficiency, on-time delivery and budget adherence. The role oversees safety, equipment, and quality programs while driving improvements.

The position requires strong leadership, HACCP and sanitation expertise, and experience in poultry/protein manufacturing. Competitive compensation is provided with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities within the production process.
• Plan and organize production 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 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.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Plant sanitation

Communication skills

Poultry/protein manufacturing

Management experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or related field

Job description

George’s Inc. seeks an Assistant Plant Manager to plan, organize and control production processes, ensuring efficiency, on-time delivery and budget adherence. The role oversees safety, equipment, and quality programs while driving improvements.

The position requires strong leadership, HACCP and sanitation expertise, and experience in poultry/protein manufacturing. Competitive compensation is provided with opportunities for growth.