Area Manager

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SUMMARY:   The Area Manager is responsible for the overall performance of their area of the plant and the compliance with all Federal, State regulations, and company policies and procedures that ensure a wholesome, quality product and that no adulterated product enters commerce.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure health and safety regulations are met.
• Effectively coordinate and direct all the production activities of their department. 
• Organize personnel and set daily tasks for front line supervisors. 
• Monitor production flow and schedule details to optimize efficiencies.
• Achieve budgeted production yields and minimize condemn poundage. 
• Maintain standard manufacturing efficiencies in order to meet budget objectives. 
• Identify areas of opportunity and recommend improvements on staffing, financial/cost and quality within the department. 
• Meet product standards, while maintaining or improving product yield.
• Complete appropriate paperwork on a daily basis.
• Responsible for training and developing employees in all areas related to their jobs.
• Help develop objectives and standards for individual production lines and monitor results for process improvements.
• Observe work area as well as the plant to ensure that known hazards are reported or corrected, and that all safety reporting and accident investigations are handled in a timely manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will have supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Required
  • Bachelor’s Degree or related field or 4 years of relevant experience in progressively responsible roles
  • 3 years of supervisory experience
  • Extensive knowledge of HACCP procedures
  • Extensive knowledge of plant sanitation procedures
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Preferred
  • Poultry or food manufacturing experience

George’s is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search, apply or interview for a career opportunity with the Company, please send an email to [email protected] or call 479-927-7000 to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information to assist you

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans