Job Description

Pay Range: $90,000 to $110,000 per year.

The General Production Manager (GPM) is responsible for overseeing the various department(s) of responsibility and for meeting Department/Company goals and standards on quality, yield, productivity, cost, and safety.

• Responsible for the development and training of Supervisors and TEAM members, working within the guidelines of Company Policies, to meet the current and future needs of the Company.
• Responsible for quick and timely feedback to Plant/Shift Manager on all exceptions regarding productivity, downtime, quality, yield, cost and safety, and managing the correction of areas which are out of acceptable parameters.
• Ensure department compliance within Company policies, law, and regulations which include USDA, SSOP and HACCP programs, and all OSHA required safety programs.
• Ensure the safety of our TEAM members is maintained by overseeing the administration of safety orientations, training, and meetings as required, to assist in attaining zero incidents.
• Participate in department meetings in the planning process, along with the testing and development of techniques/processes.
• Ensure proper maintenance of Company assets; make recommendations for acquiring necessary items to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field preferred, and/or equivalent work experience.
• Must have a minimum of five years of experience in the poultry processing industry with progressively increased responsibility.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to evaluate supervision fairly and objectively.
• Must exhibit strong leadership skills/internal drive to succeed.
• Must be able to prioritize and adjust quickly to a changing work environment with minimal supervision, to meet changing production needs.
• Must have advanced problem-solving skills and be able to make independent decisions.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new TEAM Members.