Operations Manager – Meat Manufacturing
# Operations Manager – Meat Manufacturing **Hudson Manpower** · Reidsville, NC · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: вчера* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead operations at an established food manufacturing facility in Reidsville, North Carolina and Cherokee, IA . The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience within food manufacturing, with a focus on Ready-to-Eat (RTE) and/or further-processing operations . This role will be responsible for driving safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations while leading teams, improving productivity, and supporting overall manufacturing performance. Location: Reidsville, NC and Cherokee, IA Bonus: Discretionary bonus; not guaranteed Relocation: Open to relocation; relocation package details to be confirmed Industry: Meat Manufacturing / Further Processing Location: The facility is located in Reidsville, North Carolina and Cherokee, IA with the search also targeting qualified Operations and Plant leaders within the Research Triangle and broader Southeast region. Relocation - Discretionary bonus may be available but is not guaranteed . - Relocation candidates are welcome. - Relocation package details are currently being finalized. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a seasoned food manufacturing operations leader who can effectively manage people and production while maintaining high standards for food safety, quality, regulatory compliance, productivity, and operational performance . Key Responsibilities - Lead day-to-day manufacturing and plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production. - Provide leadership and direction to production and operations teams across multiple shifts. - Drive operational performance, productivity, quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Partner with Quality, Food Safety, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other departments to achieve plant objectives. - Ensure compliance with USDA/FSIS, HACCP, food safety, and regulatory requirements . - Maintain strong food safety and sanitation standards, including appropriate environmental monitoring practices. - Develop, coach, and manage plant leadership and production teams. - Monitor key operational metrics and implement corrective actions to improve performance. - Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve throughput, control costs, and increase operational efficiency. - Establish and maintain effective operating procedures, processes, and performance standards. - Support workforce planning, staffing, training, and employee development. - Collaborate with senior leadership on operational strategy, plant performance, and improvement initiatives. - Maintain a strong culture of accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Required Qualifications - Significant leadership experience in meat food manufacturing, food processing, or a related manufacturing environment . - Strong experience leading plant or operations teams in a high-volume production environment. - Experience with RTE and/or further-processing operations strongly preferred. - Strong understanding of USDA/FSIS and food safety requirements . - Working knowledge of HACCP and food safety programs . - Proven ability to lead teams, develop managers/supervisors, and drive operational accountability. - Demonstrated experience improving manufacturing performance, productivity, quality, and efficiency. - Strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills. - Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership. - Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Preferred Background - Experience in Ready-to-Eat (RTE), further-processing, or USDA-inspected food manufacturing facilities . - Experience with environmental monitoring and Listeria prevention/control programs . - Experience working directly with USDA/FSIS requirements and inspections. - Experience leading multi-shift manufacturing operations. - Candidates with experience in both slaughter and significant RTE/further-processing operations may be considered. - Strong background in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.
Наблюдалась 2026-10-16, впервые 2026-10-15, источник — Indeed.