Director of Operations

Perdue Farms, Inc • Bridgewater, VA

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About The Position

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue. Summary Our Bridgewater, VA faciltiy is actively recruiting for a Director of Operations. The purpose of this position is to manage the Company's further processing facility to optimize profits, maintain consistent product quality and meet/exceed customer needs. Additionally responsible for directing the management teams to select, develop, and motivate personnel as well as assuring quality staffing at all levels of management while adhering to safety and ergonomic goals and objectives. #LI-AF1

Requirements

• 10+ years related work experience.
• Requires knowledge of budget development and administration, report analysis, USDA and employment law.
• Must have a broad integrated knowledge of plant operations, sales, quality assurance, finance and human resources.
• Must be able to travel to remote facilities and/or offices for meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Further processing knowledge of pork, beef and poultry and a strong mechanical aptitude a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes business plans for areas of accountability. With primary responsibilities focused on production, quality, maintenance, research & development and purchasing. Shared involvement in P&L, logistics, sales & marketing, human resources, and communications.
• Develops a strong, progressive management team to ensure growth of the business unit.
• Provides guidance to the management team in developing solutions and budgets for improving processes, maintaining facilities, and innovative problem solving. Builds company image by collaborating with government, and employees; and enforcing ethical business practices.
• Ensures compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements and promote a community image of the Company as the preferred place to work. Increases management's effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining managers; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing incentives; cultivating a climate for offering information and opinions and providing educational opportunities.
• Ensures that product quality, service, and reliability meets or exceeds our customers' expectations. Accomplishes subsidiary objectives by establishing plans, and results measurements; allocating resources; reviewing progress; and making mid-course corrections. PPMC branded products are the priority focus of growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Truck Transportation