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Operations Manager Raw Meat Processing Weekends

JackLinksProteinSnacksPerry, GA

💰 $42,000 – $58,000/yrFull-timemaintenance and facilitiesmanufacturing and production

Quick Summary

Operations Manager overseeing raw meat processing operations in a USDA-regulated facility with focus on food safety compliance and production efficiency.

Skills & Keywords

USDA compliancemeat processingHACCPlean manufacturing

DIRECT REPORTS

This is a full-time position operating on a Thursday - Sunday schedule, with typical working hours of 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Candidates must be able to meet this schedule.

Raw Meat Operations Leadership

USDA, HACCP & Food Safety Compliance

Process Control & Production Execution

Equipment, Line Reliability & Maintenance Partnership

Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Formulation & Stuffing Supervisors
Lead all raw processing operations including tempering, grinding, blending, batching, marination, and staging.
Ensure staffing, scheduling, and line balancing meet daily production requirements.
Monitor yield performance, throughput, labor utilization, and waste levels.
Ensure consistent execution of daily production plans and customer order requirements.
Ensure 100% compliance with USDA‑FSIS regulations, HACCP plans, GMPs, SSOPs, and humane handling requirements.
Maintain control over CCPs, monitoring documents, raw‑material traceability, and pre‑op/post‑op results.
Lead or support USDA interactions, including NRs, food safety findings, and verification activities.
Partner with QA to investigate deviations, implement corrective actions, and validate process changes.
Own execution of raw meat processing SOPs and standardized work.
Ensure accuracy in formulations, batch weights, grind sizes, temperatures, and process parameters.
Drive real‑time corrective action when process or performance issues occur.
Conduct regular Gemba walks to verify process adherence, yields, and quality.
Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure up time for grinders, mixers, stuffers, conveyors, weigh scales, and safety systems.
Prioritize and communicate mechanical needs and ensure completion of PMs.
Support troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis on recurring downtime or quality issues.
Ensure equipment is properly set up, verified, and sanitized before shift start.
Lead yield‑improvement, scrap‑reduction, and throughput‑enhancement initiatives.
Apply Lean tools such as 5S, SMED, Kaizen, visual management, and root‑cause problem solving.
Standardize best practices across shifts and conduct audits to ensure sustainment.
Support plant automation and process‑change initiatives.
Partner with Supply Chain for raw‑material availability, specs, and inventory management.
Work with QA on food safety, sampling plans, micro‑results, and customer requirements.
Coordinate with Sanitation to ensure hygienic zoning, allergen controls, and environmental monitoring.
Collaborate with Packaging, Maintenance, and Warehouse to ensure smooth production flow.