Complex Manager (Belgravia)

Foster Farms; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Fresno, CA seeks a seasoned Production/Operations leader to drive cost efficiency, quality, and safety across the manufacturing organization.

The role demands 10+ years of management in food processing, strong financial acumen, and proven leadership, with the ability to build depth and engage employees across teams. This position offers leadership opportunities, competitive compensation, and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible management in food processing.
• Demonstrated budgeting and cost analysis capabilities.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial software.
• Excellent oral and written communication in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to meet cost and quality margins in production.
• Develop personnel and systems to achieve industry leading cost and quality.
• Ensure safety programs align with company goals and values.
• Assist in product development and quality assurance with Marketing and USDA compliance.
• Participate in planning including capital requirements, budgeting and manpower.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial software

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Leadership Characteristics:

• Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws.
• Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy to provide a harassment-free work environment.
• Maintains reliable work force and positive union relations.
• Maintains and builds management depth for existing business and growth.
• Promotes an environment and culture of engagement where all employees feel respected, valued and informed.

Production Responsibilities:

• Developing short-term and long-term goals for Production and monitor the results of cost and quality systems to ensure profit margins.
• Apply leadership to develop personnel and systems that will place the manufacturing operation in an industry leading position in terms of cost and quality.
• Provide direction to ensure that comprehensive employee safety programs are aligned with Company’s goals and values.

Technical and Engineering:

• Assist in product development, quality assurance, engineering systems and equipment to provide future profitability and growth as required by the Manufacturing Division.
• Develop new products and process in conjunction with Marketing and USDA compliance with SSOP and HACCP programs.
• Ensure quality programs and technical support to protect existing businesses.
• Ensure engineering support for expansion and new methods.

Planning:

• Participate with Operations Group in the total planning process, including capital requirements, budgeting and manpower development for future growth of our business.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Business Administration or related fields.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible management in the food processing industry, preferably in the poultry business.
• Demonstrated financial understanding to include budgeting, staffing, and cost analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and drive.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to work in both individual and team work settings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, financial software, etc.

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