Senior Operations Manager - Multi-Shift Food Processing

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms seeks an Operations Manager to oversee fresh and value-added processing across multiple lines and shifts. The role drives long- and short-term strategies, establishes policies, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while meeting company objectives.

The ideal candidate has seven years of processing and value-add operations management experience, with preference for poultry industry exposure and strong leadership, financial, and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years in processing and value add/further processing operations management.
• Experience supervising multiple processing lines over multiple shifts.
• Poultry industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility operations for production processes across multiple lines and shifts through subordinate supervisors and managers.
• Develop and monitor annual operating budgets and long-term plant strategies.
• Monitor P&L, identify variances and implement cost-saving improvements.
• Assist in capital project planning and implementation.
• Identify process improvements to increase throughput and quality while controlling costs.
• Ensure safety and quality compliance and promote a zero-accident culture.
• Mentor and develop employees through coaching and cross-training.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Project management

Team building

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms seeks an Operations Manager to oversee fresh and value-added processing across multiple lines and shifts. The role drives long- and short-term strategies, establishes policies, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while meeting company objectives.

The ideal candidate has seven years of processing and value-add operations management experience, with preference for poultry industry exposure and strong leadership, financial, and cross-functional collaboration