Plant Operations Leader

Perdue Farms; Accomac (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with match

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Optional group life

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Plant Manager in Virginia to provide strategic and operational leadership for a manufacturing facility. You will oversee production, maintenance, QA, supply chain, and engineering while driving safety, quality, and cost improvements. Build a high-performance culture and develop future leaders.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and cross-functional collaboration to meet KPIs and regulatory standards, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale manufacturing operations.
• Strong lean manufacturing and Six Sigma expertise.
• Proven ability to drive safety, quality and cost improvements.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.
• ERP systems proficiency and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop departmental leaders to achieve plant goals.
• Oversee workforce planning, talent development, and succession.
• Drive a culture of accountability, inclusion, and engagement.
• Direct safety, food safety, quality, and environmental compliance initiatives.
• Oversee production, maintenance, QA, and engineering functions.
• Report plant performance metrics to corporate leadership and drive KPIs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's/Associates degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Perdue Farms is seeking a Plant Manager in Virginia to provide strategic and operational leadership for a manufacturing facility. You will oversee production, maintenance, QA, supply chain, and engineering while driving safety, quality, and cost improvements. Build a high-performance culture and develop future leaders.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and cross-functional collaboration to meet KPIs and regulatory standards, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.