Plant Operations Lead — Production & Quality

George's Inc.; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

George's Inc. is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee production planning, scheduling, and control to ensure on-time, within-budget manufacturing of high-quality poultry products.

The role emphasizes safety, policy compliance, and operational excellence across the plant. The successful candidate will bring a Bachelor’s degree (or related field) with 5+ years in poultry or protein manufacturing and at least 5 years in a leadership role, including HACCP and sanitation program proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related field or equivalent experience plus 5+ years in poultry or protein manufacturing.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of HACCP procedures and plant sanitation, strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and control production activities to meet targets.
• Develop and manage production schedules and staffing needs.
• Ensure health and safety regulations compliance.
• Implement new technology and process improvements.
• Maintain quality control and production reports.
• Monitor staff performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

HACCP procedures

Plant sanitation

Communication skills

Poultry manufacturing

Leadership/management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related field

Job description

George's Inc. is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee production planning, scheduling, and control to ensure on-time, within-budget manufacturing of high-quality poultry products.

The role emphasizes safety, policy compliance, and operational excellence across the plant. The successful candidate will bring a Bachelor’s degree (or related field) with 5+ years in poultry or protein manufacturing and at least 5 years in a leadership role, including HACCP and sanitation program proficiency.