Meat Shop Plant Manager — Lead Production & Compliance

Goodwin Recruiting; Buckhannon (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Full medical, dental, and vision

End of year bonus

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Meat Shop Manager for a respected FDA/USDA-inspected facility in Buckhannon, WV. You will lead daily production, ensure compliance, and coach a growing team in a family‑oriented environment.

This role emphasizes process improvements, inventory control, meat-cut specifications, and close collaboration with regulatory inspectors. You will oversee production, quality assurance, and P&L while supporting sales.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years as a plant manager or assistant plant manager
• Strong organizational and project management skills with production and planning experience
• Hands-on experience overseeing day-to-day production activities
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate compliance records
• Working knowledge of meat processing equipment operation
• Excellent computer proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• HACCP certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a daily checklist to ensure best practices are followed
• Hire, manage, and develop the meat shop team while fostering a collaborative environment
• Review customer orders and maintain adequate inventory of fresh and frozen meats
• Coordinate packaging and labeling supplies and monitor inventory dates in the warehouse
• Develop and maintain standards for meat cuts with clear specifications and images for uniformity
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, key customers, and regulatory inspectors (FDA, USDA)
• Ensure all USDA, FDA, and HACCP requirements are met and maintain equipment in good working condition
• Manage meat shop production, quality assurance, and P&L responsibilities
• Address quality issues promptly and implement corrective actions
• Support sales efforts including both outside representatives and on-site retail sales

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Meat Shop Manager for a respected FDA/USDA-inspected facility in Buckhannon, WV. You will lead daily production, ensure compliance, and coach a growing team in a family‑oriented environment.

This role emphasizes process improvements, inventory control, meat-cut specifications, and close collaboration with regulatory inspectors. You will oversee production, quality assurance, and P&L while supporting sales.