Sr Manager Production (APM) - 2nd Shift - Wilkesboro, NC

Job Details:

Summary:

The Production Operations Manager plays a crucial role in cost control, ensuring compliance with federal meat inspection and OSHA regulations, interpreting and enforcing company policies, managing the non-union program, and assessing manpower needs. This role also involves maintaining accurate records, problem-solving effectively, collaborating with department heads to achieve production goals, overseeing safety and quality standards, managing production supervisors, and leading shift operations.

Highly recommended to include a resume in a PDF or Word Document format and/or complete the application fully showing current and past work experience to be considered for the position

Requirements:

IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ATTACH RESUME TO APPLICATION

• Education: High School diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a related industry; 5+ years of poultry supervisory experience in a poultry processing facility preferred; knowledge of OSHA, USDA, and HACCP regulations.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in standard computer applications.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to interact effectively with team members at all levels and government officials.
• Special Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage and mentor subordinate supervisors, conduct hiring and training, assign work, monitor performance, provide feedback, and resolve issues.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required (0-20%).
• Other Requirements: Demonstrated leadership by example, sound judgment, decision-making skills, strong managerial capabilities, excellent safety and attendance records. As required.

Responsibilities:

Control expenses and ensure compliance with federal meat inspection, OSHA, and company policies.

Maintain the non-union program and assess manpower needs.

Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.

Solve problems effectively and follow up on actions.

Collaborate with department heads to achieve production, quality, and safety goals.

Oversee housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety standards.

Manage, evaluate, and train production supervisors.

Lead designated shift operations and handle other responsibilities assigned by the plant manager.

Note: This position is critical for ensuring food safety, food quality, and legality in accordance with company standards and regulations. All team members, including the Production Operations Manager, are responsible for safety and must exhibit strong leadership and safety practices.

 

 

 

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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