Foster Farms LLC

Plant Operations Manager (Poultry)

Foster Farms LLC$135K — $175K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive management experience in the poultry industry, specifically in ready to eat (RTE) products
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred
  • Demonstrated financial skills in budgeting, staffing, and cost analysis
  • Proven leadership capabilities
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of approximately 350 employees across various operational areas
  • Implement and ensure adherence to safety and food safety standards
  • Develop short- and long-term production goals to optimize cost and quality
  • Enhance and maintain workforce reliability and team member relations
  • Oversee the development of personnel and systems for industry-leading operational performance
  • Collaborate on product development while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and quality assurances
  • Assist in the improvement of technical systems and engineering solutions to boost profitability

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance for team member and eligible dependents
  • Voluntary benefits including Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance and Short-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • College tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) plan with company contribution up to 4%
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and other statutory leaves
Full Job Description
$135,000 - $175,000 per year DOE, 22% target bonus

We offer our Team Members the following benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance for our team member and 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 and Dependent Care)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • College tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company-contribution, up to 4%
  • Vacation, sick, holiday, funeral, and jury duty pay


Foster Farms is seeking an experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead operations at our Porterville facility. This role provides overall leadership to approximately 350 team members across production, distribution, warehousing, sanitation, maintenance, safety, and plant performance. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressive management experience specifically within the poultry industry, to include ready to eat (RTE) experience.

The position will include frequent contact with Live Production, Product Management, Technical Services, Human Resources, Accounting, Commodities, Legal, USDA, industry associations, local government agencies, and selected customers.

Leadership:

  • Promote, Enable, Facilitate and Drive Team Member Safety.
  • Promote, Enable, Facilitate and Drive Food Safety.
  • Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy to provide a harassment-free work environment.
  • Maintains reliable workforce and positive team member relations.
  • Maintains and builds management depth for existing business and growth.
  • Promotes an environment and culture of engagement where all team members feel respected, valued, and informed.


Production:

  • Develop short-term and long-term goals for production and monitor the results of cost and quality systems to ensure profit margins.
  • Apply leadership to develop personnel and systems that will place the manufacturing operation in an industry-leading position in terms of cost and quality.
  • Provide direction to ensure that comprehensive team member safety programs are aligned with the Company's goals and values.


Technical and Engineering:

  • Assist in product development, quality assurance, engineering systems, and equipment to provide future profitability and growth as required by the Manufacturing Division.
  • Develop new products and processes in conjunction with Marketing and USDA compliance with SSOP and HACCP programs.


Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of progressive management experience within the poultry industry--ready to eat (RTE) required.
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, preferred.
  • Demonstrated financial understanding to include budgeting, staffing, and cost analysis.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and drive.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


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About Foster Farms LLC

Foster Farms is a family-owned company that produces a wide range of fresh and frozen chicken and turkey products. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Livingston, California. Foster Farms operates several processing plants and distribution centers throughout the United States. The company is committed to providing high-quality products and has implemented strict quality control measures to ensure the safety and freshness of its products. Foster Farms is also committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Foster Farms LLC
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1939

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