Operations Manager - Beef Manufacturing

CSG Talent; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meat processing company in the United States is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily production activities. The role requires managing multiple functional areas and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates have 5–8+ years of operations management experience and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This full-time position offers competitive compensation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of operations or production management experience in the meat or protein processing industry.
• Strong understanding of USDA regulations, HACCP systems, and food safety requirements.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and execute operational strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for plant operations.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, workflow, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with USDA and food safety regulations.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts for efficiency.
• Train and develop supervisors and frontline personnel.

Skills

Leadership ability

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or related field

Tools

Production planning systems

ERP platforms

Job description

The Operations Manager oversees all daily production activities within a beef processing facility, ensuring operational excellence in safety, quality, efficiency, and compliance. This role manages multiple functional areas—fabrication, harvest, packaging, warehousing, and logistics—and drives continuous improvement across processes, equipment, and workforce performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership for plant operations, ensuring production targets are met safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, workflow, and performance across processing, packaging, and distribution departments.
• Ensure compliance with USDA regulations, HACCP, SSOP, and all food‑safety and animal‑welfare requirements.
• Lead and support continuous improvement efforts focused on yield optimization, throughput, labor efficiency, waste reduction, and cost control.
• Maintain strong communication and coordination with quality assurance, maintenance, safety, procurement, and logistics teams.
• Train, mentor, and develop supervisors and frontline personnel to promote a skilled, motivated, and safety‑focused workforce.
• Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions to improve performance and maintain operational stability.
• Ensure safe working conditions through active engagement in safety programs, audits, and incident prevention efforts.
• Participate in budgeting and planning processes, including labor forecasting, capital needs, and process improvements.
• Build strong relationships with internal partners, customers, and regulatory agencies to support business goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business, Animal Science, Meat Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–8+ years of operations or production management experience in the meat or protein processing industry, preferably beef.
• Strong understanding of USDA regulations, HACCP systems, GMPs, and food safety requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience managing large teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret production data and drive performance improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in production planning systems, ERP platforms, and standard business software.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and execute operational strategies.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Meat Products Manufacturing