General Production Manager (GPM) Fresh Plant-Swing Shift

Foster Farms

General Production Manager (GPM) Fresh Plant-Swing Shift

Kelso, WA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Pay Range: $98,200.00-$122,750.00 Plus eligible for 10% target bonus.

    We offer our Team Members the following benefits:

    • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.
    • Voluntary benefits such as Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Group Accident Coverage, Group Critical Illness Coverage, Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance.
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Daycare FSA).
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
    • College tuition reimbursement.
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Company-contribution of up to 4%.
    • Vacation, sick, holiday, funeral, and jury duty pay.

    Job Duties:

    • 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

    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.
    • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

    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.