Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Quality & Growth

Perdue Farms; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Plant Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across production, maintenance, QA, supply chain, and engineering in a large manufacturing facility.

The role emphasizes building a high‑performing culture, developing future leaders, and driving operational excellence. The salary range is $114,000–$170,000 per year with an annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• For HS: 5–7 years in manufacturing with 4–6 years in supervision.
• For degree holders: 3–5 years manufacturing and 4–6 years supervisory experience.
• Proven cross‑functional leadership and large‑scale operations management.
• Expertise in lean, Six Sigma and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop departmental leaders to achieve plant objectives.
• Oversee workforce planning, succession development and talent acquisition.
• Drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
• Ensure production schedules, cost controls, and equipment reliability.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP systems

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's/Associates degree in manufacturing

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Perdue Farms is seeking a Plant Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across production, maintenance, QA, supply chain, and engineering in a large manufacturing facility.

The role emphasizes building a high‑performing culture, developing future leaders, and driving operational excellence. The salary range is $114,000–$170,000 per year with an annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.