Plant Manager - Beef

We are working with a leading beef manufacturing company dedicated to producing safe, high-quality products that meet the needs of our customers while upholding the highest standards of food safety, animal welfare, and sustainability. As our business grows, we are seeking a driven and experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at our facility.

Role Overview
The Plant Manager will oversee all aspects of plant operations, including production, safety, quality, and efficiency. This role requires strong leadership to manage teams in a high-volume environment, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will play a critical role in achieving operational excellence and supporting the company's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop plant teams to achieve performance and productivity targets.

• Manage daily operations across production, maintenance, quality assurance, and supply chain functions.

• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, animal welfare, health & safety, and environmental regulations.

• Monitor and improve KPIs to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.

• Implement lean manufacturing practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Oversee plant budgets, cost control, and reporting.

• Build strong collaboration across departments and with senior leadership.

• Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive work culture that values employee engagement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Operations Management, or related field (preferred).

• 7+ years of leadership experience in meat processing or food manufacturing, with beef industry experience highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, USDA/FSIS regulations, and other food safety/quality standards.

• Proven ability to lead large teams in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated experience in cost control, process optimization, and strategic planning.