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Get in on the ground floor of an exciting new beef harvest and processing facility located in the Flint Hills of Kansas. This state-of-the-art facility is looking to hire a highly motivated individual to lead all production, food safety, and personnel operations.

The Plant Manager position will be responsible for planning, leading, guiding, directing, and managing the new plant with the direction of stakeholders and owner, while upholding all USDA rules and regulation. This position will be heavily involved in hiring team members from the ground up, along with leading the production of high-quality products. They will also help manage profitability of the business, the safety of employees, budget planning, human resource management, and the further development of the plant team. This role will be given the freedom to track and adjust yields, maintain personnel, and learn on-the-job as the facility grows.

Preferred Skills/ Abilities and Knowledge

• Beef harvest and fabrication experience
• Experience leading/ managing a team
• Operational procedure and yield analysis understanding
• USDA FSIS and HACCP, and OSHA knowledge
• Working in a diverse environment
• Ability to lead a team in a high-paced dynamic environment
• Ability to learn quickly and ask questions
• Team-first mindset, positivity, respectfulness, and approachableness
• Computer/ technology skills

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning and building execution of the facility.
• Coordinate all employee positions, both hourly and salary, by assembling their own team.
• Assist with food safety and regulatory compliance. Ensure all employees are aware of and understand HACCP, SSOP’s, and CCP’s.
• Provide training, learning opportunities, and further development to employees.
• Manage employee and facility safety by identifying and correcting hazards and weak spots
• Maintain product safety and quality through building a culture of excellence
• Increase productivity over time and enhance yields as the company grows
• Manage operation layout, budgeting, and costing of raw materials and finished goods
• Assist in creating metrics and goals for the above tasks and lead the team in achieving these.