Plant Manager

Wayne Farms

(Decatur, Alabama)
Full Time Weekends
Job Posting Details
About Wayne Farms
We are one of the world’s largest vertically integrated poultry producers headquartered in Oakwood, Georgia (North of Atlanta), and locations throughout the Southeast. We continue to lead the industry in quality while consistently exceeding expectations through our commitment to being partners of choice with our employees, customers and communities. Our growth is your opportunity.
Summary
The Plant Manager oversees all aspects of sausage production and provides leadership for employees across all production shifts. Overall responsibility for production, sanitation, shipping and receiving operations as well as associated responsibilities in safety, quality assurance, staffing, maintenance planning/scheduling and other related areas
Responsibilities
* Supervisory oversight of shift managers and supervisors across all production shifts. * Work with employees to ensure production/yield requirements are met daily. * Analyze, develop, and implement processes to maximize yields and throughputs. * Analyze, develop, and implement processes to minimize downtime, accidents and turnover. * Oversight management of Sanitation procedures including understanding of chemicals used in sanitation processes and cleaning procedures required for different pieces of machinery. * Review and assess daily reporting for all shifts (i.e. production reports, attendance/staffing report, etc.) as necessary. * Know, understand and effectively implement requirements and expectations. * Assure compliance for/to customer, regulatory requirements, production specifications, and management requirements. * Maintain effective practices to ensure safety of all employees. * Work with Quality Assurance Department ensuring all food safety, USDA and customer specifications requirements are met. * Participate in the development of all employees within designated area. * Minimizes downtime, accidents and turnover. * Plan and implement process improvements. * Work to build and maintain effective relationships with employees and customers. * Enforce Company policies and procedures. * Administer corrective action plans or disciplinary action on a consistent basis. * Other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate
**Supervisory Responsibilities** * 4 - 8 direct reports * 125 - 250 indirect reports * This is a Leader of Leaders position with required competencies: Strategic Agility, Business Acumen, Building Effective Teams, Customer Focus and Command Skills. **Minimun Education and Experience:** * Associate Degree from an accredited institution. * 7+ years relevant manufacturing experience **Preferred Education and Experience:** * Bachelor of Science Degree in Operations Management, Food Science, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution. * 5+ years relevant experience in a food manufacturing or similar environment. * 5+ years previous supervisory/leadership experience. **Required Technical Skills** * Knowledge of cook operations and other food processing systems, as well as SPC and CAD. * Knowledge and experience with sausage manufacturing and associated equipment. * Knowledge of regulatory requirements, especially those governing the food industry and a thorough understanding of the required support for maintaining utility function, such as various refrigeration/freezing system, boilers, HVAC, PLC controls etc. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * High level of interpersonal skills. * Proficient computer skills. * Demonstrated high level of organizational skills. * High level of interpersonal skills. **Required Problem Solving Skills:** * Understand and interpret data while drawing logical conclusions based on available inputs. * Critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems. * Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordingly. **Safety Requirements:** * Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs. **Physical Requirements:** * Work in extreme temperatures, frequently subject to extreme wet and cold, as well as hot and humid environments. * Subject to odors and areas with moderate to extreme levels of noise. * Lift up to 50 pounds. * Bending, twisting, climbing, stacking, pushing and standing for long periods of time. * Occasional weekend and off-shift work required.

Questions

Answered by on
This question has not been answered
Answered by on

There are no answered questions, sign up or login to ask a question

Want to see jobs that are matched to you?

DreamHire recommends you jobs that fit your
skills, experiences, career goals, and more.