Mountaire Farms is a vertically integrated agricultural company headquartered in Millsboro, DE. Over the last decade we have seen significant growth in our business and have established a reputable brand in over 80 countries worldwide. As part of this growth, we are searching for a dynamic and innovative new member to join our team in Selbyville, DE as a Plant Manager. We are looking for an individual who values hard work, fresh ideas, and a commitment to Operational Excellence. At Mountaire we value trust, respect for each other, communication and sharing information. When our associates are successful, the company is successful.

The primary purpose of the Plant Manager is to manage all aspects of operations and maintenance of our Selbyville Processing facility.

Position responsibilities include:

Managing the maintenance, repair and improvement of physical systems and equipment, related vendor relations, and cost control.
Managing staffing, development, and performance management of plant workers.
Review and prepare reports, DOR, WOR, MOR, to analyze and review trends and identify opportunities for improvement
Establishing systematic processes for plant operations in order to standardize procedures.
Managing programs to ensure safety of people, premises and property. Directs and enforces a detailed safety plan for plants

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree preferred, Masters degree desirable(Ag, Operations Management, Business)
10 plus years demonstrated management experience, must include successful track record managing a shift or operations with progression in size and scope (up to 2,000 employees)
Experience will be considered in lieu of degree, previous poultry experience preferred, prevuious manufacturing management experience required if no poultry
Must include experience managing support departments - Maintenance, housekeeping, security, coolers, shipping.
In depth expereince with financial analysis in an operations setting (Agristats)
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) in depth knowledge and experience
In depth knowledge of USDA regulations on sanitation and pre-operations guidelines; Acts as Liason with USDA.

Plant Manager - Military Veterans

Selbyville, DE

Selbyville, DE