FSM - Plant Manager (Reed Lane)

O.K. Foods Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Plant Manager to lead operations in Fort Smith. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure production efficiency and quality standards. You'll be responsible for managing teams, controlling budgets, and implementing innovative ideas to enhance plant operations. If you have a passion for leadership and operational excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving company dedicated to quality chicken production.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to manage diverse teams effectively.
• Ability to collaborate across departments to achieve operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant operations and collaborate with management and vendors.
• Ensure quality control and manage production line efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Collaboration

Inventory Control

Quality Control

Job description

Bachoco USA produces the highest quality chicken products for the U.S. market. Currently, the Bachoco USA family includes more than 4,000 team members who are dedicated to consistently producing high-quality chicken products and nourishing people around the world.

Bachoco USA is seeking a Plant Manager for our Fort Smith (Plant Reed Lane).

Summary: Works hand in hand with upper management, supervisors, superintendents, vendors, and contractors to control the operation. Works on special projects and collaborates with USDA on plant issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Works well with people and treats everyone equally.
• Understands how all departments in the plant have to work together to reach goals.
• Must be able to work with all areas of the company (sales, accounting, quality control, etc.) to reach goals.
• Understands the budget.
• Must be able to control/meet yields, pplh, ppmh on the production lines.
• Needs to work out of the box to bring new ideas to the table to improve the operation.
• Must know product quality and how to run the products to a specification.
• Must be able to adjust formulations and use up meat as necessary.
• Understands inventory control.
• During the absence of the Plant Manager, the Assistant Plant Manager will assume all duties and responsibilities.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages subordinate assistant plant manager, maintenance manager, superintendents, supervisors, and hourly employees at the production facility. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises one non-supervisory employee. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each