Plant Manager

Foster Farms; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 130,925 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Porterville, CA is seeking a Plant Leader to direct the Porterville Plant operations, including budgeting, production, distribution, warehousing, sanitation and maintenance. The role involves coordinating with Live Production, Product Management, Technical Services, HR, Accounting, USDA and local agencies.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Business Admin or related field and at least 10 years of management in food processing, preferably poultry, with strong financial

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive management experience in the food processing industry.
• Experience in poultry preferred.
• Demonstrated budgeting and cost analysis capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction for the Porterville Plant, including budgeting, production, distribution, warehousing, sanitation, and maintenance.
• Lead safety and food safety initiatives and drive compliance with policies and laws.
• Develop and maintain workforce and management depth to support growth and operations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies (USDA, regulators) and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Salary Range: $130,925 - $171,000 per year

Job Description

The primary objectives of this position are to provide overall direction for the Porterville Plant, including budgeting, production, distribution, warehousing, sanitation, and maintenance functions. The position will include frequent contact with Live Production, Product Management, Technical Services, Human Resources, Accounting, Commodities, Legal, USDA, industry associations, local government agencies, and selected customers.

Leadership

• Promote, Enable, Facilitate and Drive Team Member Safety.
• Promote, Enable, Facilitate and Drive Food Safety.
• 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 workforce and positive team member relations.
• Maintains and builds management depth for existing business and growth.
• Promotes an environment and culture of engagement where all team members feel respected, valued, and informed.

Production

• Develop 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 team member safety programs are aligned with the 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 processes in conjunction with Marketing and USDA compliance with SSOP and HACCP programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A./B.S.) in Business Administration or related fields, preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive responsibility in management within 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.

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