Plant Manager JN -102026-182417

Goodwin Recruiting; Buckhannon (WV); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401K with match

Full medical, dental, and vision

End of year bonus

Résumé du poste

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

Responsabilités

• 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

Outils

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Description du poste

Meat Shop Manager

A respected multi-protein and dairy processing facility, inspected by the FDA and USDA, is seeking a Plant Manager to lead daily production, ensure compliance, and develop the team. This is a unique opportunity to grow systems and operations in a family-oriented environment that values attention to detail and strong leadership with a coaching approach.

Plant Manager Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary with potential for growth
• Supportive, family-owned culture with long-term employees
• 401K with match
• Full medical, dental, and vision program
• End of year bonus

Plant Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years as a plant manager or assistant plant manager
• Strong organizational and project management skills with production and planning experience
• Basic knowledge of meat cuts and terminology
• 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, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• HACCP certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 90 days

Plant Manager Day-to-Day 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

This role offers the chance to lead in a growing facility with planned expansions, including a future smokehouse, delivering impact through operational excellence and team leadership in a supportive but standards-driven environment.

JOB ID: 182417 #post

Ben Irwin

$75,000 - $95,000