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Cooper Farms lists this General Manager - Egg Processing opportunity in fort recovery, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Brief Description
Cooper Farms is a family-owned farm and food company based in Northwest Ohio for more than 85 years. A commitment to teamwork and quality has made us one of the top turkey, hog and egg companies in the U.S. and awarded the company and its team an excellent reputation. Our Foods Division in Mercer, Darke, and Van Wert counties in Ohio, prepares turkeys for further processing and distribution and produces high quality deli meat and whole/liquid eggs for brands you know and trust. Cooper Farms is currently seeking a General Manager to lead our Egg Processing team.
Brief Description
Cooper Farms is a family-owned farm and food company based in Northwest Ohio for more than 85 years. A commitment to teamwork and quality has made us one of the top turkey, hog and egg companies in the U.S. and awarded the company and its team an excellent reputation. Our Foods Division in Mercer, Darke, and Van Wert counties in Ohio, prepares turkeys for further processing and distribution and produces high quality deli meat and whole/liquid eggs for brands you know and trust. Cooper Farms is currently seeking a General Manager to lead our Egg Processing team.
The primary goal of this position is to oversee the operations of all egg processing facilities.
SHIFT HOURS: This is a Monday through Friday salary role
STARTING RATE: Commensurate with experience
ADDITIONAL PAY: Monthly and year-end profit-sharing bonuses (dependent upon company performance)
Job Functions
Responsible for overseeing and directing Plant Managers for production, maintenance, quality and other support functions at Liquid Egg Processing, Spring Meadow Farms, Central Egg Processing and St. Henry Egg Warehouse.
Coordinate plant activities through effective planning with the Sales managers and each facility’s Plant Manager to ensure production objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Develop and control budgets and business planning to include Project management.
Implement cost effective systems of control over operating expenses, labor costs, and other related expenses.
Establish and monitor plant performance standards for production and quality.
Provide guidance to the Plant and Quality Managers in operational processes and leadership development in their areas.
Oversee all projects relating to plant facilities and equipment, including machine purchases & installs, equipment updates, expansions, etc.
Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is preferred but will be waived for appropriate business experience.
At least 10 years’ experience with Cooper Farms or similar operation in various fields including production, sales, logistics, etc.
The ability to coach and mentor growing personnel at all levels is critical to this position.
This position requires proactive cross-functional collaboration, sound management practices, and effective communication of results.
The individual must build strong relationships internally and externally, support sales and customers, and be willing to travel as needed.
The role requires a self-starter focused on continuous improvement, team development, servant leadership, the Cooper Culture, and achieving Egg Processing Operations goals.
Sound reasoning skills and problem-solving aptitude is also important.
Summary
Cooper Farms consistently works to be more than a workplace to our team members. We provide…
Generous paid vacation immediately after hire
Six (6) paid holidays, plus two (2) floating holidays
Same Day Pay Available
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
FREE healthcare clinics
401(k) plan with company match
$300 yearly wellness reimbursement
Referral Bonus
Great deals on Cooper Farms deli and turkey products
and so many more opportunities to earn and grow with the company.
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Worksite address
fort recovery, OH, 45846, US
Who can apply
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