Senior Manager Production - 1st Shift - Monroe, NC

Responsibilities

• Assist in controlling expenses
• Provide for the compliance and coordination of federal meat inspection and OSHA requirements
• Interpret and enforce company policies
• Maintain non‑union program
• Assist in determination of manpower needs and make recommendations
• Prepare and maintain prescribed records and reports to ensure they reflect conditions accurately
• Solve problems effectively with sound follow‑up
• Work with department heads to meet production quality yields goals and metrics goals while maintaining labor standards and quality of performance and product
• Inspect and maintain a high degree of competence in housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety
• Manage, evaluate, and train production supervisors
• Oversee all designated shift operations and any other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the plant manager

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma with equivalent experience or college degree preferred
• Experience: 5+ years of related industry experience; 5+ years supervisory experience in a meat processing facility (pork or beef preferred); knowledge of OSHA, USDA, and HACCP regulations
• Computer Skills: Standard computer skills
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of communicating well with all levels of team members and government officials
• Special Skills: Leader, problem solver, team player
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage subordinate supervisors who supervise team members; carry out supervisory responsibilities per policies and laws; interview, hire, train team members; plan, assign, direct work; monitor and appraise performance; reward, coach, counsel, discipline team members; address complaints and resolve problems
• Travel: 0‑20%
• Other Requirements: Lead by example, accept and delegate responsibility, display sound judgment and decision‑making, problem solve efficiently with follow‑up, strong managerial skills, excellent safety and attendance records; ability to work with department heads to meet safety, production, and quality yields and goals; all team members responsible for safety (personal and food safety); responsible use of approved AI tools, safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to policies, validating AI outputs; individual contributors integrate AI to improve efficiency, evaluate outputs critically, apply professional judgment; people leaders drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use, identify opportunities to improve team performance, ensure accountability for AI‑supported outcomes
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
• Background check may be required; additional documentation provided if offered
• Hourly applicants must complete a task after submitting application
• Willing and able to perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth services
• Well‑Being Support Programs
• FSA and HSA available
• 401(k)
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• Fully Funded Education
• Discount Program
• Paid time off
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

Schedule

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