Second-Shift Production & Maintenance Manager

Foster Farms; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group hospital indemnity

Group accident coverage

Group critical illness

Short-term disability

Whole life insurance

Health Care FSA

Dependent Daycare FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking a General Production Manager to oversee multiple departments and achieve quality, yield, productivity, cost and safety goals in our Kelso facility. You will lead Supervisors and Teammembers, align with company policies, and drive continuous improvement while meeting production targets.

The role emphasizes leading safety programs under USDA/SSOP/HACCP and OSHA guidelines, providing timely feedback to Plant/Shift Manager, training staff, and maintaining assets to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or related field; preferred.
• Minimum of five years in the poultry processing industry with increasing responsibility.
• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing production needs; independent decision-making.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the various department(s) of responsibility and meet department/company goals for quality, yield, productivity, cost, and safety.
• Develop and train Supervisors and Teammembers within Company Policies to meet current and future needs.
• Provide quick and timely feedback to Plant/Shift Manager on productivity, downtime, quality, yield, cost and safety, and address areas out of parameters.
• Ensure department compliance with USDA, SSOP, HACCP and OSHA safety programs.
• Maintain safety orientations, training, and meetings to support zero incidents.
• Participate in department planning meetings and develop techniques/processes.
• Ensure proper maintenance of Company assets and advise on items to support business objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Adaptability

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management or related field

Job description

Foster Farms is seeking a General Production Manager to oversee multiple departments and achieve quality, yield, productivity, cost and safety goals in our Kelso facility. You will lead Supervisors and Teammembers, align with company policies, and drive continuous improvement while meeting production targets.

The role emphasizes leading safety programs under USDA/SSOP/HACCP and OSHA guidelines, providing timely feedback to Plant/Shift Manager, training staff, and maintaining assets to support