We’re partnering with a well-established, growing, meat processor seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily plant operations and drive performance across safety, quality, throughput, and people development. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume protein manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee all production, fabrication, and further-processing operations
Lead and mentor department supervisors and frontline teams
Ensure compliance with food safety, QA, USDA, and regulatory standards
Drive continuous improvement in yields, labor efficiency, and downtime reduction
Partner cross-functionally with Maintenance, QA, Supply Chain, and HR
Champion a safety-first culture and enforce accountability at all levels
Support strategic planning, KPI execution, and operational excellence initiatives
What We’re Looking For:
5+ years of operations or production leadership in meat or protein processing
Strong understanding of USDA, HACCP, GMPs, and plant compliance
Proven experience improving throughput, labor efficiency, and overall plant performance
Skilled communicator with a steady leadership style and the ability to build strong teams
Why This Role:
Stable, growing company with strong leadership
High visibility and impact on plant-wide performance
Opportunity to modernize processes and drive meaningful operational change
If you're interested and serious, please send your confidential resume to Brittany at brittany.hamilton@gogpac.com for immediate consideration.
Keywords: operations, operations management, plant manager, plant management, meat manufacturing, protein, food manufacturing
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
