Plant Manager III

Inteletech Global Inc; Center (TX); On-site; USD 163,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% annual bonus

$25,000 long-term incentive

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Center, TX is seeking a Plant Manager III to oversee operations in poultry manufacturing. You will lead a team of approximately 1,200 members in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in poultry manufacturing, with strong leadership and union management skills. This role offers a generous salary package, including bonuses and long-term incentives, and requires excellent communication and problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in poultry manufacturing.
• 6+ years of leadership experience in large facilities.
• Extensive knowledge of operations in a food processing plant.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all functional areas of the poultry processing plant.
• Lead and develop managerial team skills.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Compile monthly expense and efficiency reports.
• Facilitate Talent Mapping and Succession Planning programs.

Skills

Poultry manufacturing experience

Leadership skills

Union experience

Food safety understanding

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

SAP systems

Job description

Role: Plant Manager III

Location: Center, TX 75935-Onsite

Client: Tyson Foods

Salary: USD $163,000 – $215,000 / yr

Type: Permanent/Full Time

Industry: Manufacturing / Mechanical

Must‑Haves

• Poultry manufacturing experience – preferably with Tray Pack experience
• Leadership skills – this role supports a facility of approximately 1,200 team members
• Union experience

Required Skills

• Must be able to lead a team in a union environment
• Must be a strong leader in developing other leaders (current leadership team at the facility is very "green")
• Must understand poultry manufacturing – preferably Tray Pack experience – but must have experience in a kill facility
• Experience/understanding with food safety and regulatory compliance

Years of Experience

• 8+ years of poultry manufacturing
• 6+ years of leadership – preferably of large complex facilities or crews

Industry Experience

Poultry manufacturing

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred, but extensive experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Variable Compensation

• 25% annual bonus
• $25,000 long‑term incentive

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for all functional areas of a poultry processing plant, including the efficient operation of three production shifts, maintenance personnel, safety, shipping, receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality, and process improvement.
• Motivate managers to provide guidance and programs to enhance the skill level of their employees.
• Resolve issues related to the quality of incoming and outgoing goods and review cost and performance data to determine areas that need improvement.
• Compile a monthly expense and efficiency report.
• Promote and explain the TQM philosophy to employees.
• Obtain approval and execute all capital improvements for the plant.
• Facilitate the Talent Mapping and Succession Planning programs and support the Retention program.
• Ensure food safety, food quality, and legality.
• Initiate discussion and implementation of improvement in all phases of production.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and correcting problems and perform other responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor s degree or equivalent.
• Progressive 8+ years of experience. Applicable experience in the Food Processing Industry preferred.
• Responsible for managing several groups of personnel who perform diverse tasks and activities in more than one department.
• General knowledge of computer programs used in the operation of the production plant (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and working knowledge of SAP systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel: 6 to 11 trips per year.

Compensation

$215,000.00 per year