Job Title: B-Shift General Production Manager Waterloo Pork Plant
Location: Onsite, Waterloo, IA, US
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: $61,000 $130,000 per year

Job Summary

The B-Shift General Production Manager will lead and train supervisors across various production functions at our Waterloo Pork Plant. This role is essential to ensuring effective production operations, focusing on safety, quality, and team morale. The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader who can manage documentation, yields, time and attendance, and motivate team members to achieve high standards. Additionally, this role is responsible for overseeing bid movement, supporting adaptability to a dynamic work environment, and building a strong, communicative, and adaptable team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and train supervisors across all production functions, ensuring team alignment with production goals and standards
• Manage documentation, monitor yields, track attendance, and address disciplinary issues
• Motivate team members, manage turnover, absenteeism, and foster a supportive and efficient work environment
• Promote and enforce safety standards, quality control, workers' compensation, and team member morale
• Oversee production schedules, product rotation, and CCP verification schedules
• Conduct audits and inspections across the production floor to maintain quality standards
• Actively participate in safety committee responsibilities, promoting a culture of safety throughout the facility

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience:
  • 3+ years in a supervisory role within a meat processing plant (preferably pork)
  • Familiarity with processing floor operations and HACCP principles, with CCP monitoring verification experience preferred
• Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving, leadership, and team motivation skills
  • Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact with all levels of management
  • Basic computer proficiency
• Physical Requirements: Ability to access all areas of the production floor, including ladders and stairs, and work in temperatures ranging from 28-45 degrees
• Special Skills: Knowledge of fresh meat processing is a plus; HACCP certification preferred

Additional Details

• Travel: Occasional travel as needed
• Reports to: Direct management of all production operations and supervisory staff, with responsibility for reviewing and improving team member performance
• Compensation: Includes ASR and AIP variable compensation, as well as equity in the position
• Relocation: Regional relocation assistance available
• Schedule: Fixed B-Shift hours with no flexibility in work hours