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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $179,700.00 - $251,500.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Job Description
Foster Farms is a leading food company dedicated to creating great food and serving memorable moments to millions of families. With a strong commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability, Foster Farms has earned its reputation as one of the most trusted names in the food industry. The company’s mission focuses on empowering and nourishing the lives of those they serve by protecting and caring for their team, consumers, animals, and the environment. Foster Farms continuously strives for operational excellence and exceptional value for its customers, making it a sought-after employer in the food manufacturing sector.
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Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing
- Experience in ready-to-eat or USDA-regulated food production
- Strong knowledge of safety and food safety regulations
- Proven leadership and communication skills
- Budget management experience
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
- Willingness to travel as needed
- Commitment to Foster Farms ACTION principles
Job Qualifications
- Relevant bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing
- RTE or USDA experience strongly preferred
- Proven success in leading plant operations with responsibility for safety, quality, productivity, and financial results
- Strong knowledge of people and food safety systems, regulations, compliance, and risk management
- Proven leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Budget management, cost control, continuous improvement, operational excellence skills and KPI-driven performance management
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute tasks in a changing and demanding work environment
- Travel based on business need throughout assigned facilities
- Demonstrated alignment with Foster Farms ACTION principles
Job Duties
- Develop, implement, and execute the operations strategy to achieve business goals and growth targets
- Oversee the daily operation of ready-to-eat manufacturing including production, plant maintenance, quality control, warehousing, and wastewater management
- Implement and maintain lean manufacturing principles to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including safety, quality, engineering, compliance, and supply chain to meet business objectives and close operational gaps
- Prepare and manage the operational budget including cost control and forecasting
- Drive financial performance through effective P&L management identifying areas for improvement and operational efficiencies
- Manage and report key performance indicators and operational metrics consistently attaining goals for safety, quality, cost, and productivity
- Cultivate a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and personal development
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards including USDA, OSHA, and PSM as well as internal standards for safety, food safety, and environmental stewardship
- Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment for all team members
- Build and lead a high-performing diverse team of maintenance and reliability professionals modeling Foster Farms ACTION principles
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Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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