ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

DESCRIPTION
The Assistant General Manager supports the General Manager in leading and motivating the operations team to achieve goals in safety, food safety, operations, human resources, and financial performance. This role requires a strong background in both harvest and fabrication operations and is responsible for overseeing day-to-day facility performance, including safety, yields, and departmental efficiencies. The position plays a key role in critical planning functions such as labor relations, budgeting, cost control, employee development, supply procurement, and maintenance coordination.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Owns all key performance indicators (KPIs) for the plant, including:

  • Safety culture execution

  • Turnover and absenteeism

  • Yield and production efficiency

  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) development and action plan implementation

  • Food safety and quality compliance

  • Schedule attainment and cost control

  • Inventory and financial performance

• Leads multiple personnel groups and promotes a positive facility culture

• Provides work direction, resolves operational issues, sets schedules and deadlines

• Monitors costs and supports annual budget preparation

• Collaborates closely with senior leadership teams in safety, quality, HR, finance, maintenance, and engineering

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Requires working 40+ hours per week in production environments with potential exposure to hazards such as slippery floors, machinery, noise, and temperature extremes.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum six years of experience in the beef industry, including at least two years at the superintendent level or higher

• Strong operational knowledge of both harvest and fabrication processes

• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, and USDA regulations

• Effective team collaboration and communication skills

• Strong math and reading comprehension abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Educational credentials or equivalent experience preferred

• Ability to work in cold, damp, noisy environments with slick surfaces

• Flexible schedule with availability for overtime and weekend shifts

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with matching after one year of service

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and six company-observed holidays