PLANT MANAGER
Division/Department: Pork
Location: Marshalltown
Job title: PLANT MANAGER
Reports to: Plant General Manager
Salaried Grade:Type of Position:Hours: 1stshift
ExemptFull-timeFlexible as needed
Duties:Direct management and supervisors with respect to production volume, quality, cost and meeting production schedules and delivery dates.Ensure adherence to procedures that promote the health and welfare of all employees in the department.With appropriate management personnel, study operations where cost standards are not being met to determine causes and apply corrective measures.Arrange to have appropriate production records prepared and maintained.Maintain good employee relations and adherence to labor contract provisions; take proper and judicious disciplinary measures when required.Utilizing corporate scheduling.Continually meeting customer requirements.In concert with individual plant managers, establish accountabilities and goals used for performance evaluation.Attend and schedule appropriate meetings.Accountable to General Manager for late load claims, product shortages, weight deficits, pounds per employee hour, overtime hours, etc.Perform various other duties as needed.
Qualifications:
Must have extensive knowledge of the operation and the industry.
Previous management experience in meat processing industry preferred.
Strong analyticalskills andproblem solving.
Strong multi-tasking skills are necessary
Knowledge and technicalskills in a variety of production jobs.
Microsoft Office.Proficiency in Excel preferred.
Ability to handle conflict; interpersonal skills.
Understand and comply with company policy and procedures.
Good communications skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent organizational, math,and statistical skills.
Good work ethic including ownership qualities.
Team player with leadership skills.
College preferred but not required.
Approved by:Marisela Ramirez
Title:Employment Manager
Posting date: 09/28/2026Closingdate: Until Filled
Position is not eligible for sponsorship of external candidates.
Applications without a resume will be disqualified
JBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EOE, INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS
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