Plant Manager - Cooked Plant at Foster Farms

Porterville, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Dec, 25

Salary

168925.0

Posted On

18 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Food Safety, Budgeting, Production Management, Cost Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Team Member Relations, Sanitation, Maintenance, Technical Services, Engineering Systems, HACCP, SSOP

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued Team Members will shine through in everything we do. Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization; however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage Team Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups. Job Description Pay Range: $130,925 - $168,925 Annually The primary objectives of this position are to provide overall direction for the Porterville Plant, including budgeting, production, distribution, warehousing, sanitation, and maintenance functions. The position will include frequent contact with Live Production, Product Management, Technical Services, Human Resources, Accounting, Commodities, Legal, USDA, industry associations, local government agencies, and selected customers. Leadership: Promote, Enable, Facilitate and Drive Team Member safety. Promote, Enable, Facilitate and Drive Food Safety Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws. Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy to provide a harassment-free work environment. Maintains reliable workforce and positive team member relations. Maintains and builds management depth for existing business and growth. Promotes an environment and culture of engagement where all team members feel respected, valued, and informed. Production: Develop short-term and long-term goals for production and monitor the results of cost and quality systems to ensure profit margins. Apply leadership to develop personnel and systems that will place the manufacturing operation in an industry-leading position in terms of cost and quality. Provide direction to ensure that comprehensive team member safety programs are aligned with the Company’s goals and values. Technical and Engineering: Assist in product development, quality assurance, engineering systems, and equipment to provide future profitability and growth as required by the Manufacturing Division. Develop new products and processes in conjunction with Marketing and USDA compliance with SSOP and HACCP programs. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.) in Business Administration or related fields, preferred. 10+ years of progressive responsibility in management within the food processing industry, preferably in the poultry business. Demonstrated financial understanding to include budgeting, staffing, and cost analysis. Demonstrated leadership skills and drive. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.

Responsibilities

The Plant Manager will provide overall direction for the Porterville Plant, overseeing budgeting, production, distribution, warehousing, sanitation, and maintenance functions. The role includes frequent contact with various departments and external stakeholders to ensure operational success and compliance.