Lead Meat Processing Operations Manager

Daily's Meats; Missouri; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Daily’s Premium Meats LLC in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a Processing Production Manager to oversee day-to-day plant operations, ensure safety policies are followed, and drive production efficiency. The role reports to Senior Operations and works with Maintenance, Purchasing, and Supervisors to maintain quality and productivity.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Science degree and 5+ years in leadership, with bacon production experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree preferred; five or more years in leadership roles.
• Prior bacon production or further processed meat experience required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English reports and procedures.
• Strong Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint proficiency.
• Experience with ERP systems and production tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day plant operations; identify problems and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure start-up, operation, and shutdown procedures are followed by operations personnel.
• Review production reports and troubleshoot issues; report to management daily.
• Maintain records/logs of activities and operating conditions, including downtime.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure adequate supplies.
• Lead production meetings with direct reports and provide guidance to management.

Skills

Leadership

Bacon production

English language

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

ERP system

CAT squared production tracking

HAT QC systems

Job description

Daily’s Premium Meats LLC in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a Processing Production Manager to oversee day-to-day plant operations, ensure safety policies are followed, and drive production efficiency. The role reports to Senior Operations and works with Maintenance, Purchasing, and Supervisors to maintain quality and productivity.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Science degree and 5+ years in leadership, with bacon production experience preferred.