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Internship Meat Processing Plant Manager Jobs in Oregon

TRANSPACIFIC FOOD, INC.

Plant Manager

Salem, OR

To ensure that all efforts contribute to the best financial interests of Transpacific Processing ... and management · Oversees scheduling of Plant associates, including vacations and holidays · ...

Tofurky-

Plant Manager

Hood River, OR · On-site

$135 - $150/hr

SummaryThe Plant Manager will lead the Tofurky manufacturing operations to meet or exceed safety ... Promotes a zero-incident culture by putting and/or supporting processes, systems, and programs in ...

Northern Gold Foods Ltd

Plant Manager

Eugene, OR · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Plant Manager Location: Eugene, OR; Reports to: VP of Supply Chain / Operations The Opportunity We ... Support successful commercialization, new product launches, and process changes through disciplined ...

Northern Gold Foods Ltd.

Plant Manager

Eugene, OR · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Plant Manager Location: Eugene, OR Reports to: VP of Supply Chain / Operations The Opportunity We ... Support successful commercialization, new product launches, and process changes through disciplined ...

Northern Gold Foods, Inc.

Plant Manager

Eugene, OR

Plant Manager Location: Eugene, OR Reports to: VP of Supply Chain / Operations The Opportunity We ... Support successful commercialization, new product launches, and process changes through disciplined ...

Tofurky

Plant Manager (61206)

Hood River, OR · On-site

$135K - $150K/yr

Summary The Plant Manager will lead the Tofurky manufacturing operations to meet or exceed safety ... Promotes a zero-incident culture by putting and/or supporting processes, systems, and programs in ...

Tofurky

Plant Manager (61206)

Hood River, OR · On-site

$150K/yr

Summary The Plant Manager will lead the Tofurky manufacturing operations to meet or exceed safety ... Promotes a zero-incident culture by putting and/or supporting processes, systems, and programs in ...

Boise Cascade Company

Plywood Plant Manager

Elgin, OR · On-site

$136K - $204K/yr

... process and finished inventories; quality and costs. Responsibilities: * Responsible for ... Responsible for staffing efficiently and adequately for all required activities to manage and ...

Boise Cascade

Plywood Plant Manager

Elgin, OR

$136K - $204K/hr

... process and finished inventories; quality and costs. Responsibilities: * Responsible for ... Responsible for staffing efficiently and adequately for all required activities to manage and ...

Boise Cascade Company

Plywood Plant Manager

Elgin, OR · On-site

$136K - $204K/yr

... process and finished inventories; quality and costs. Responsibilities: * Responsible for ... Responsible for staffing efficiently and adequately for all required activities to manage and ...

Boise Cascade

Plywood Plant Manager

Elgin, OR · On-site

$136K - $204K/yr

... process and finished inventories; quality and costs. Responsibilities: * Responsible for ... Responsible for staffing efficiently and adequately for all required activities to manage and ...

Olympia Meats

Raw Processor I

Portland, OR · On-site

$17.50 - $18/hr

Prior meat processing and butchery experience is required. About Us: When Olympia Provisions was ... Skills to work independently, effectively manage own time, and multi-task in a fast-paced ...

Roseburg

Plant Engineer

Dillard, OR

This position reports to the plant manager with a dotted line to one of the corporate engineering managers. Key Responsibilities * Responsible for leading and bottom line results of all plant/process ...

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What is the difference between Internship Meat Processing Plant Manager vs Meat Processing Plant Supervisor?

AspectInternship Meat Processing Plant ManagerMeat Processing Plant Supervisor
CredentialsTypically pursuing or holding relevant coursework or certifications; no extensive experience requiredUsually has relevant experience in meat processing; may hold certifications in food safety or HACCP
Work EnvironmentLearning-focused, supervised, and training-oriented environmentHands-on, operational environment overseeing daily processing activities
Employer & Industry UsageInternship positions in meat processing companies, often for students or entry-level candidatesFull-time role in meat processing plants managing staff and operations

The Internship Meat Processing Plant Manager role is designed for individuals gaining experience and learning about plant management, while the Meat Processing Plant Supervisor is a more experienced, operational role focused on overseeing daily processing activities. The internship provides foundational knowledge, whereas the supervisor role involves direct management and decision-making in the plant.

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Plant Manager

OPTIMA ORGANIZATIONAL SOLUTIONS

Redmond, OR • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead daily manufacturing activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.

  • Develop and execute the plant's annual operating plan, including performance objectives, staffing requirements, capital investments, productivity initiatives, and capacity plans.

  • Establish operational discipline, develop a strong leadership team, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

Plant Manager
Location: Redmond, Oregon
Reports to: Vice President of Operations / Division Operations Leader
Employment Type: Full-time, on-site
Our client a leading HVAC industry manufacturer is seeking an accomplished, hands-on Plant Manager to lead their manufacturing operation in Redmond, Oregon. This executive will have overall responsibility for plant performance, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, people development, capacity, and continuous improvement.
Position Summary
The Plant Manager will lead a complex, high-mix manufacturing environment producing custom and engineered HVAC solutions for mission-critical data centers, clean environments, and commercial applications. The Company’s vertically integrated operation includes heavy fabrication, welding, powder coating, electrical assembly, systems integration, and product testing. Company designs and manufactures highly engineered thermal-management systems for demanding applications.
The successful candidate will establish operational discipline, develop a strong leadership team, increase manufacturing capacity, improve predictability and execution, and support the continued growth of the Company business. This position requires a highly visible leader who is comfortable working on the manufacturing floor, engaging employees, and driving accountability at every level.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plant leadership and strategy
  • Provide overall leadership and direction for the Redmond manufacturing operation.
  • Translate business objectives, customer requirements, and growth plans into clear operational priorities.
  • Develop and execute the plant’s annual operating plan, including performance objectives, staffing requirements, capital investments, productivity initiatives, and capacity plans.
  • Establish a high-performance culture built around safety, accountability, teamwork, urgency, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a key member of the Company’s operations leadership teams.
  • Communicate plant performance, risks, priorities, and recovery plans to senior leadership.
  • Ensure effective coordination among Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Materials, Human Resources, Finance, and Environmental Health and Safety.
Safety and environmental compliance
  • Champion a zero-incident safety culture in which employee safety is the first operational priority.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, corporate standards, and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
  • Maintain strong safety-management practices, including employee training, risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, audits, and preventive programs.
  • Ensure leaders and employees actively identify and eliminate workplace hazards.
  • Monitor safety indicators and drive timely corrective and preventive actions.
Manufacturing operations
  • Lead daily manufacturing activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
  • Ensure effective execution across fabrication, welding, coating, assembly, electrical integration, testing, material handling, and shipping.
  • Improve production planning, scheduling, labor utilization, workflow, and resource allocation.
  • Establish daily management systems and performance reviews that provide visibility to results, constraints, and corrective actions.
  • Improve manufacturing predictability in a high-mix, engineered-to-order environment.
  • Balance customer commitments, capacity, labor, materials, equipment availability, and changing production requirements.
  • Lead problem-solving and recovery efforts for missed production, delivery, quality, or cost targets.
  • Ensure effective new-product introduction and transition from engineering into manufacturing.
Quality and customer satisfaction
  • Promote a culture in which quality is built into the manufacturing process.
  • Ensure products meet customer specifications, engineering requirements, regulatory standards, and internal quality expectations.
  • Partner with Quality and Engineering to improve first-pass yield, reduce defects and rework, strengthen process controls, and address root causes.
  • Support customer visits, product inspections, audits, and corrective-action processes.
  • Drive disciplined problem-solving using structured methodologies such as 5 Why, 8D, A3, or DMAIC.
  • Protect customer relationships through reliable delivery, clear communication, and rapid resolution of manufacturing issues.
Continuous improvement and operational excellence
  • Develop and execute a plant-wide continuous improvement roadmap.
  • Implement Lean manufacturing principles, standard work, visual management, workplace organization, layered process audits, and daily accountability.
  • Reduce waste, production lead time, material movement, overtime, rework, and operating costs.
  • Improve throughput and capacity while maintaining safety and quality.
  • Use operational data to identify constraints, establish priorities, and measure the impact of improvement initiatives.
  • Develop problem-solving capabilities throughout the organization rather than relying exclusively on functional experts.
  • Identify opportunities for manufacturing technology, automation, tooling, and process improvements.
Financial and asset management
  • Assume accountability for plant operating performance and financial results.
  • Develop and manage operating budgets, labor plans, capital expenditures, and productivity commitments.
  • Monitor manufacturing costs, labor efficiency, overtime, scrap, rework, inventory, and operating expenses.
  • Partner with Finance to understand plant variances and implement corrective actions.
  • Develop business cases and priorities for equipment, facility, automation, and capacity investments.
  • Ensure plant assets, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained and effectively utilized.
  • Strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance practices to improve equipment reliability.
Supply chain and materials
  • Partner with Supply Chain and Materials leadership to improve material availability, inventory accuracy, production flow, and supplier performance.
  • Ensure production schedules are aligned with material availability, labor capacity, customer requirements, and engineering readiness.
  • Improve inventory management, warehouse organization, point-of-use delivery, and material replenishment.
  • Reduce material shortages, excess inventory, expedite costs, and production disruptions.
  • Support supplier development and corrective-action activities when supplier performance affects plant execution.
Organizational leadership and talent development
  • Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a strong plant leadership team.
  • Establish clear responsibilities, objectives, performance standards, and succession plans.
  • Build effective relationships with employees at all levels and maintain a visible presence on the manufacturing floor.
  • Develop frontline supervisors and managers in leadership, daily management, problem-solving, and employee engagement.
  • Promote effective communication across departments, shifts, and organizational levels.
  • Partner with Human Resources on workforce planning, employee relations, retention, attendance, training, performance management, and organizational development.
  • Create an environment that promotes respect, inclusion, accountability, and employee involvement.

Key Performance Indicators
The Plant Manager will be accountable for performance in areas including:
  • Recordable incident rate and safety corrective-action closure
  • On-time delivery and schedule attainment
  • Productivity and labor efficiency
  • First-pass yield, scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality
  • Manufacturing lead time and throughput
  • Operating expenses and budget performance
  • Inventory accuracy and working-capital performance
  • Equipment uptime and preventive-maintenance completion
  • Customer complaints and corrective-action effectiveness
  • Employee turnover, absenteeism, engagement, and development
  • Continuous improvement and cost-reduction results
  • Capital-project execution and return on investment

Requirements
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Manufacturing, or a related discipline required.
  • Advanced degree or MBA is preferred.
  • At least 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
  • At least five years of experience leading a significant manufacturing operation, business unit, value stream, or plant.
  • Previous Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Director of Operations, or comparable leadership experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience in HVAC, industrial equipment, data-center infrastructure, fabricated metal products, electrical equipment, or another engineered-product environment is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex, high-mix, low-volume or engineered-to-order manufacturing operations.
  • Experience managing periods of significant growth, capacity expansion, new-product introduction, or operational transformation.
  • Proven record of improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and financial performance.
  • Experience leading multiple manufacturing disciplines, such as fabrication, welding, paint or powder coating, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and product testing.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven manufacturing management.

Required Knowledge and Skills
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations and plant-management systems.
  • Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, standard work, visual management, and structured problem-solving.
  • Strong business and financial acumen, including budgeting, operating expenses, capital planning, and cost control.
  • Ability to lead in a fast-growing, technically complex, and customer-driven environment.
  • Understanding of production planning, materials management, quality systems, maintenance, and supply-chain execution.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, production metrics, and financial reports.
  • Strong project-management and change-leadership capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, coaching, influencing, and organizational-development skills.
  • Ability to make timely decisions, establish priorities, and maintain accountability under demanding business conditions.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP applications.

Leadership Competencies
  • Visible, hands-on leadership
  • Strategic thinking with strong execution
  • Safety and quality leadership
  • Accountability and ownership
  • Customer focus
  • Operational and financial discipline
  • Talent development and succession planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Continuous-improvement mindset
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Adaptability and sense of urgency
  • Integrity and sound judgment