Manager, Area

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. SUMMARY:   The Area Manager is responsible for the overall performance of their area of the plant and the compliance with all Federal, State regulations, and company policies and procedures that ensure a wholesome, quality product and that no adulterated product enters commerce. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following: - Ensure health and safety regulations are met. - Effectively coordinate and direct all the production activities of their department.  - Organize personnel and set daily tasks for front line supervisors.  - Monitor production flow and schedule details to optimize efficiencies. - Achieve budgeted production yields and minimize condemn poundage.  - Maintain standard manufacturing efficiencies in order to meet budget objectives.  - Identify areas of opportunity and recommend improvements on staffing, financial/cost and quality within the department.  - Meet product standards, while maintaining or improving product yield. - Complete appropriate paperwork on a daily basis. - Responsible for training and developing employees in all areas related to their jobs. - Help develop objectives and standards for individual production lines and monitor results for process improvements. - Observe work area as well as the plant to ensure that known hazards are reported or corrected, and that all safety reporting and accident investigations are handled in a timely manner. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position will have supervisory responsibility. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - Required- Bachelor’s Degree or related field or 4 years of relevant experience in progressively responsible roles - 3 years of supervisory experience - Extensive knowledge of HACCP procedures - Extensive knowledge of plant sanitation procedures - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written - Preferred- Poultry or food manufacturing experience George’s is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search, apply or interview for a career opportunity with the Company, please send an email to compliance@georgesinc.com or call 479-927-7000 to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information to assist you We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans