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Trainee Poultry Processing Plant Manager Jobs in Decatur, AL

Plant Manager

Tanner, AL

$76.92 - $87.50/hr

... audit processes • Build a culture of accountability, communication, urgency, safety, and ... Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or senior manufacturing leadership experience • Automotive ...

Plant Manager

Tanner, AL · On-site

$160K - $182K/yr

... audit processes • Build a culture of accountability, communication, urgency, safety, and ... Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or senior manufacturing leadership experience • Automotive ...

Job Title: Plant Manager Location : Huntsville, Alabama The Plant Manager provides overall ... The successful candidate will possess the ability to lead by example, implement system/processes ...

Job Title: Plant Manager Location : Huntsville, Alabama The Plant Manager provides overall ... The successful candidate will possess the ability to lead by example, implement system/processes ...

Job Title: Plant Manager Location : Huntsville, Alabama The Plant Manager provides overall ... The successful candidate will possess the ability to lead by example, implement system/processes ...

Plant Management Manage the day-to-day production plant operation activities at market center ... Ensure processing takes place in a safe, timely, cost-effective, and efficient manner. Activities ...

Implement and maintain continuous improvement process * Collaborate with accounting for financial ... Strongly demonstrated general management skills including team building, JIT process-based ...

Implement and maintain continuous improvement process * Collaborate with accounting for financial ... Strongly demonstrated general management skills including team building, JIT process-based ...

Design and implement Quality Assurance (QA) processes to validate outputs meet design ... Integrate plant operations with project management and supply chain functions, and leverage digital ...

Design and implement Quality Assurance (QA) processes to validate outputs meet design ... Integrate plant operations with project management and supply chain functions, and leverage digital ...

Design and implement Quality Assurance (QA) processes to validate outputs meet design ... Integrate plant operations with project management and supply chain functions, and leverage digital ...

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What is the difference between Trainee Poultry Processing Plant Manager vs Poultry Processing Line Supervisor?

AspectTrainee Poultry Processing Plant ManagerPoultry Processing Line Supervisor
CredentialsTypically requires a high school diploma or equivalent; some may pursue certifications in food safety or managementUsually requires a high school diploma; experience in poultry processing preferred
Work EnvironmentTraining environment, learning plant operations, management skillsSupervises daily line operations, ensures safety and quality standards
Industry UsageEntry-level training role preparing for managementMid-level supervisory role overseeing production lines

The Trainee Poultry Processing Plant Manager is an entry-level position focused on learning management skills and plant operations, often with a pathway to a managerial role. In contrast, the Poultry Processing Line Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production activities on the processing line, ensuring safety and efficiency. Both roles are essential in poultry processing plants but differ in responsibilities, experience, and career progression.

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Plant Manager

$76.92 - $87.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Location: Huntsville, AL Area

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Work Schedule: Onsite

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

Product Focus: Molded Foam / Polyurethane Foam

Search Type: Confidential

ROLE SNAPSHOT

We are supporting a confidential automotive manufacturing client with a Plant Manager search in the Huntsville, Alabama area.

This is a senior plant leadership role responsible for the full performance of a molded foam manufacturing operation. The right person will lead safety, quality, production, delivery, cost, people, customer performance, lean manufacturing, materials, logistics, and plant financials.

This role needs a true plant leader. Someone who can walk the floor, understand the numbers, lead the team, handle customer pressure, and keep a fast-paced operation moving.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL OWN

• Overall plant performance

• Safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people metrics

• 3 shift manufacturing leadership

• Hourly and salaried workforce management

• JIT production and customer delivery

• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

• Materials, logistics, supply base, and inventory control

• Budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and plant financials

• Customer relationships and audit support

• Supervisor, manager, and plant staff development

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead daily plant operations across safety, quality, production, delivery, cost, and people

• Serve as the lean leader for the facility

• Lead hourly and salaried teams through the plant management structure

• Manage production targets in a fast-paced JIT manufacturing environment

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, VAVE, TQM, and continuous improvement activity

• Partner with customers and internal teams on manufacturing strategy, cost reduction, and business planning

• Work with accounting and finance on budgeting, forecasting, and plant performance

• Support health, safety, environmental, quality, and customer audit processes

• Build a culture of accountability, communication, urgency, safety, and performance

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 8 to 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience

• Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or senior manufacturing leadership experience

• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred

• JIT manufacturing experience required

• Experience leading both hourly and salaried teams

• Strong lean manufacturing and continuous improvement background

• Experience with plant metrics, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, safety, quality, materials, logistics, and customer performance

• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team development skills

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Commerce, Operations, or related field preferred.

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