It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. SUMMARY: The Area Manager is responsible for the overall performance of their area of the plant and the compliance with all Federal, State regulations, and company policies and procedures that ensure a wholesome, quality product and that no adulterated product enters commerce. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following: • Ensure health and safety regulations are met. • Effectively coordinate and direct all the production activities of their department. • Organize personnel and set daily tasks for front line supervisors. • Monitor production flow and schedule details to optimize efficiencies. • Achieve budgeted production yields and minimize condemn poundage. • Maintain standard manufacturing efficiencies in order to meet budget objectives. • Identify areas of opportunity and recommend improvements on staffing, financial/cost and quality within the department. • Meet product standards, while maintaining or improving product yield. • Complete appropriate paperwork on a daily basis. • Responsible for training and developing employees in all areas related to their jobs. • Help develop objectives and standards for individual production lines and monitor results for process improvements. • Observe work area as well as the plant to ensure that known hazards are reported or corrected, and that all safety reporting and accident investigations are handled in a timely manner. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position will have supervisory responsibility. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • Required • Bachelor’s Degree or related field or 4 years of relevant experience in progressively responsible roles • 3 years of supervisory experience • Extensive knowledge of HACCP procedures • Extensive knowledge of plant sanitation procedures • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written • Preferred • Poultry or food manufacturing experience George’s is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search, apply or interview for a career opportunity with the Company, please send an email to [email protected] or call 479-927-7000 to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information to assist you We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans