Operations Manager II

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee our plant operations at all ground beef and value-added operations. This person will manage the overall operations of our ground beef facilities, meeting daily production goals, and managing the utilization and capacity of all plant grind rooms. This position is based at our corporate office in Greeley, CO.

Responsibilities

• Maximize value of the ground beef category across all Fed Chub Plant Operations.
• Supports, guides, and oversees quality control functions at the three Grind facilities to ensure all disciplines are in compliance with JBS specifications, codes, regulations, and requirements.
• Ensures effective quality program and process controls, audits, and food defense programs are met.
• Plans and conducts training activities related to quality and food safety.
• Manages installation, inspection, and testing procedures for Chub Ground Beef Product.
• Investigates customer complaints regarding quality issues, and communicates findings and corrective actions.
• Responsible for continuously expanding and updating professional knowledge and skills to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.
• Setting a budget and maintaining costs within budget.
• Maintaining close communications with scheduling and sales.
• Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the operations of beef products.
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
• Confer with superintendents to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect Lean point issues or FO’s.
• Demonstrate equipment operations, work, and safety procedures to new employees or assign employees to experienced workers for training.
• Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
• Maximize frozen inclusion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in case ready and/or food service strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• 7-10 years of experience in the ground beef industry strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of all aspects of operations within our beef business strongly preferred.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Management experience in the meat packing industry.
• Computer knowledge required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to follow tasks to successful completion, delegate responsibility, and handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well with peers, employees (including hourly, salaried), and USDA inspectors.
• Must be dependable, prompt, and willing to work weekends as needed to meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
• Position requires at least 50%-75% travel to the facilities.
• Our Beef USA Division Grinding Rooms only produce Chubs; there is no Case Ready Grind knowledge needed (Lidstock/Brick/Overwrap).
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• As a salaried position, you may be required to travel to other facilities, attend Company events, or represent the Company in other situations.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Incentive Pay: Eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program.
• Career Development: Dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

Pay

Base salary range of $140,000-$155,000.

About Us

JBS USA is a leading global food company providing diversified, high-quality products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. Our team members and facilities in the United States allow us to offer a diverse portfolio of fresh, value-added, and branded beef, pork, chicken, and prepared foods products. JBS USA is also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in the world. JBS USA employs more than 72,000 team members in 31 United States and Canada locations. Our corporate office is located in Greeley, Colorado.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders, and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity.