Plant Manager - Jerky Production

Masons Meats Limited • Austin, TX

11h • $110,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

About Mason's Meats
At our core, we’re more than just a meat snack. We’re not a product, we’re a movement - a return to real food in a world full of chemicals, fillers and artifice. We make premium beef jerky and meat snacks using just two ingredients: the best beef and sea salt. No additives. No sugar. No nonsense.
The Role
Masons Meats is building a high-quality, high-output meat production operation in Austin. We are hiring a hands-on Plant Manager to lead and own all aspects of our production in Austin. We don't use co-packers.
This is the most senior production role in the business, reporting directly to the COO. You will be responsible for running day-to-day operations, building the production team, and ensuring consistent, compliant output as we scale.
Note, we won't respond to applications without a covering letter.

Requirements

• 5+ years in meat processing or food manufacturing
• Direct experience working in a USDA-inspected facility
• Hands-on experience with HACCP ownership and compliance
• Proven ability to hire, train, and lead production teams
• Comfortable operating on the floor daily — this is a hands-on role
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to take full ownership

Nice To Haves

• A current Production Manager ready to step up into full plant ownership
• A Plant Manager from a smaller facility who enjoys hands-on environments
• Someone who prefers building and improving systems over maintaining the status quo
• You'll need a passport to allow for overseas travel

Responsibilities

• Own all daily production operations and hit output targets
• Hire, train, and lead a high-performing production team
• Develop and manage production schedules, labor planning, and workflows
• Own HACCP plans and ensure full USDA compliance
• Act as the primary point of contact for USDA inspectors
• Maintain strong standards in food safety, quality, and sanitation
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and throughput
• Build systems and structure as the operation scales

Benefits

• $110,000 – $130,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus
• Opportunity to grow into a broader operations leadership role as we scale
• On-the-job training at our UK site and potential for professional development
• A dynamic, small-team environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.
• The satisfaction of being part of a company that prides itself on traditional craftsmanship.

What This Job Offers

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