General Manager - Egg Processing

About the role

Cooper Farms is a family-owned farm and food company based in Northwest Ohio for 85 years. A commitment to teamwork and quality has made us one of the top turkey, hog and egg companies in the U.S. and awarded the company and its team an excellent reputation. Our Foods Division in Mercer, Darke, and Van Wert counties in Ohio, prepares turkeys for further processing and distribution and produces high quality deli meat and whole/liquid eggs for brands you know and trust. Cooper Farms is currently seeking a General Manager to lead our Egg Processing team. The primary goal of this position is to oversee the operations of all egg processing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct Plant Managers for production, maintenance, quality and other support functions at Liquid Egg Processing, Spring Meadow Farms, Central Egg Processing and St. Henry Egg Warehouse.
• Coordinate plant activities through effective planning with the Sales managers and each facility’s Plant Manager to ensure production objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Develop and control budgets and business planning to include Project management.
• Implement cost effective systems of control over operating expenses, labor costs, and other related expenses.
• Establish and monitor plant performance standards for production and quality.
• Provide guidance to the Plant and Quality Managers in operational processes and leadership development in their areas.
• Oversee all projects relating to plant facilities and equipment, including machine purchases & installs, equipment updates, expansions, etc.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is preferred but will be waived for appropriate business experience.
• At least 10 years’ experience with Cooper Farms or similar operation in various fields including production, sales, logistics, etc.
• The ability to coach and mentor growing personnel at all levels is critical to this position.
• This position requires proactive cross-functional collaboration, sound management practices, and effective communication of results.
• The individual must build strong relationships internally and externally, support sales and customers, and be willing to travel as needed.
• The role requires a self-starter focused on continuous improvement, team development, servant leadership, the Cooper Culture, and achieving Egg Processing Operations goals.
• Sound reasoning skills and problem-solving aptitude is also important.

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation immediately after hire
• Six (6) paid holidays, plus two (2) floating holidays
• Same Day Pay Available
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• FREE healthcare clinics
• 401(k) plan with company match
• $300 yearly wellness reimbursement
• Referral Bonus
• Great deals on Cooper Farms deli and turkey products

Pay

• Monthly and year-end profit-sharing bonuses (dependent upon company performance)

Schedule

Monday through Friday salary role