Plant Operations Manager (Evening Shift)

Butterball•Ozark, AR

About The Position

The Plant Operations Manager guides, directs, executes, and implements operational strategies and goals to achieve on-time delivery, cost of sales, safety, product quality, and effective human resource management. The role oversees manufacturing activities, drives continuous improvement, and ensures efficient operations. It manages a team of individual contributors and/or supervisors, provides coaching and support, and handles human resources activities including hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, development, and scheduling. The manager also contributes to policies and procedures and participates in strategic planning. The position ensures operations comply with regulations, company policies, quality standards, and contractual obligations while maximizing yields and minimizing costs. It works with leadership on equipment availability and plant strategies, identifies cost-reduction opportunities, and collaborates to improve production attainment and customer service. The manager reviews production reports, develops action plans, promotes team development, oversees safety and health programs, manages the operating budget, and participates in safety audits and accident investigations. Work may take place in climate-controlled offices, manufacturing areas with varied temperatures and conditions, or farm environments, including outdoor seasonal conditions and areas with live animals. Personal protective equipment is required in manufacturing and farm settings. Regional travel may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 years of relevant experience, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
At least 2 years of leadership experience, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
Strong knowledge of food manufacturing, USDA regulations and requirements, and safety and health programs.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, human resources principles, and employment law.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to develop, mentor, coach, support, and motivate people leaders.
Proficient communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact at all organizational levels internally and externally.
Skill in implementing schedules and understanding product flow.
Ability to administer company policies fairly and equally.
Strong resource management, delegation, and prioritization skills.
Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
Project management skills and ability to impact results.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in office, manufacturing, and farm environments and wear personal protective equipment in manufacturing and farm areas.
Ability to travel regionally as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Guide and implement operational strategies and goals for delivery, cost, safety, quality, and human resource management.
Oversee manufacturing activities and drive continuous improvement and efficient operations.
Manage and coach a team of individual contributors and/or supervisors to achieve department goals.
Handle human resources activities, including hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, development, and scheduling.
Enforce and contribute to the development of systems, policies, and procedures; participate in functional strategic planning.
Ensure operations comply with regulations, company policies, quality standards, and contractual obligations while maximizing yields and minimizing costs.
Work with leadership to develop action plans for equipment availability and short- and mid-term plant strategies.
Identify cost-reduction opportunities and collaborate to improve scheduled attainment and customer service.
Review production reports and develop action plans to achieve quality, financial, and safety goals.
Identify development opportunities and promote training, education, and project participation to improve team skills.
Oversee programs that protect team members’ safety and health.
Manage the operating budget in line with the current business plan.
Participate in safety audits, accident investigations, and other safety-related activities as needed.