Plant Manager – Poultry Manufacturing

CRD Careers (Independent Recruiters) • Center, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are conducting a confidential search for a Plant Manager to lead operations at a large, high-volume poultry manufacturing facility. This role has full responsibility for plant performance across production, maintenance, food safety, quality, and workforce leadership. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who has already operated at scale in a poultry environment, including live kill and/or tray pack operations, and is comfortable leading in a union setting.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in poultry manufacturing
• Direct experience with live kill operations and/or tray pack
• Experience leading large, complex teams in a union environment
• Strong understanding of food safety and regulatory requirements
• Track record of driving operational improvements in high-volume facilities

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years of experience in poultry or protein manufacturing
• 6+ years in plant or operations leadership roles
• Experience overseeing multi-shift operations
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, regulated environments

Responsibilities

• End-to-end plant operations across multiple production shifts
• Leadership of a large, diverse workforce in a union environment
• Food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Operational efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement
• Capital improvement planning and execution
• Development of plant leadership, succession planning, and retention
• Review and reporting of plant performance, expenses, and efficiency metrics

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with bonus and long-term incentive potential
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed