Protein Conversion Operations Manager

The position of Operations Manager will direct supervision and the hourly team members of our Protein production operations in Moorefield WV, and or Broadway VA, facility as needed.

This position will ensure production meets objectives at a designed quality level consistent with the lowest cost while maintaining a safe work environment and a quality product.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing daily operations of the protein plant.

• Managing all aspects of operations to assure a safe working environment.

• Coordinating the production, maintenance, sanitation, and quality, shipping and receiving areas.

• Monitoring performance of product efficiency, yield and quality goals.

• Setting objectives and reviewing shift's performance versus objectives.

• Encouraging subordinates to find ways to reduce cost in a safe manner with high quality expectations.

• Coordinating with production and maintenance to meet daily needs of the operation.

• Analyzing data, KPI goals, P&L statements, ZBB budgets and variable cost.

• Providing a clear sense of direction for supervisors and team members, encourage teamwork to achieve goals by accountability and ownership.

• Establishing challenging goals and standards for each supervisor and encourage them to give their best effort.

• Ensuring effective utilization of human resources by training subordinates, motivating consistent performances, appraising performance, recommending and developing for potential promotion.

• Conducting plant inspections to eliminate hazardous conditions.

• Taking immediate action to eliminate improper practices or hazardous conditions that don't meet OSHA standards..

• Should possess strong math skills. This will facilitate the ability to analyze processing options with calculated outcomes.

• Should be computer literate (Excel, Word) SAP and Shopfloor.

• Should poses strong communication skills, both oral and written

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years' experience in the poultry/protein industry required with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.

• Must have good leadership skills.

• Must have the ability to interact with operational and processing management.

• Must demonstrate critical thinking skills.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must have the ability to organize and prioritize work task.

• Planning ZBB budgets for the operations

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

EOE/VET/DISABLED