Plant Processing Manager

Job Title: Processing Manager

Department: Processing

Location: Hawkeye Pride Farm - Corwith, IA

Reports To: Business Unit Leader

Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

The Processing Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of processing plant operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. This role involves managing plant personnel, optimizing production processes, maintaining inventory, and ensuring adherence to food safety and biosecurity protocols. The Plant Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams, including quality control, maintenance, safety, and human resources, to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and develop plant staff to create a high-performing and engaged workforce.
• Ensure a strong culture of safety, compliance, and teamwork within the plant.
• Develop and implement operational plans to maximize efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Manage and track egg and packaging inventories, ensuring optimal stock levels.
• Oversee plant supply management, including chemicals, labels, PPE, and parts.
• Maintain and improve plant processes through training, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and manage the plant’s budget and cost-control measures to ensure financial stewardship.
• Establish accountability measures for problem-solving and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, DNR, EPA, SQF, GMP, and all relevant food safety regulations.
• Foster collaboration with other departments to ensure alignment on operational goals and efficiency.
• Serve as the key point of contact for regulatory bodies and ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of food processing, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data tracking systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work in various climate conditions, including extreme heat and cold environments.

Required Qualifications

• 4 years of leadership experience in food processing, beverage, or manufacturing industries.
• Experience working with USDA or other regulatory agencies.
• High-level documentation and written procedure skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform all duties of processing plant personnel.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Business, Industrial Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Previous experience in large-scale food production facilities.

Work Environment

• Primary work environment is a food processing facility.
• Exposure to industrial equipment, chemicals, and temperature variations.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and manual tasks.
• Availability for emergency or on-call situations as needed.

About Us:

Versova is one of the largest egg producers in the United States, bringing together family-owned farms in Iowa, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. With over six decades of industry experience, our team of more than 2,000 employees is dedicated to exceptional flock care, environmental stewardship, and producing safe, high-quality eggs. More than just a workplace, Versova is a team built on shared values, working together to enrich our communities and uphold the highest ethical standards.

As a family of companies and a company of families, we are guided by a strong set of Core Values: Recognition, Initiative, Safety & Security, Service, Community, Respect, Integrity, Ownership, and Excellence. These values drive our commitment to responsible employment, sustainability, and industry innovation. When you join Versova, you become part of something bigger - working together to lead the future of egg production with integrity and excellence.

Benefits:

• Regular performance reviews
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA with company match
• Paid time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Disclosure

This job description is not exhaustive, as employees may perform additional related duties as needed. Employment is based on an 'at-will' basis.