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Job description
We are currently hiring for a Full time General Manager position in Sioux City, Iowa.
The position offers an annual bonus of 30%, based on experience and skills. Full relocation assistance is provided, and for all non-local candidates, interview travel expenses—including airfare and hotel accommodations—will be covered.
Position Overview
We are seeking an accomplished General Manager to lead all operations within their large, modern, high‑volume pork processing facility in Sioux City, Iowa. This executive‑level leader is responsible for the plant’s overall performance, including safety, production, quality, engineering, maintenance, continuous improvement, labor management, and profitability.
The General Manager will oversee all shift operations, ensure USDA compliance, drive operational excellence, and lead cross‑functional teams to meet production goals, customer specifications, and financial targets. This role requires deep expertise in pork processing and the ability to lead a complex, fast‑paced, USDA‑regulated environment.
This is a mission‑critical leadership role with full ownership of plant performance, culture, and strategic direction.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all plant operations in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements
Drive a culture of safety, quality, engagement, and continuous improvement
Ensure production goals, quality standards, and customer specifications are consistently met
Oversee production scheduling, capacity planning, and throughput optimization
Manage labor, yields, raw materials, supplies, and waste reduction
Reduce product failures and foreign material incidents
Lead CI and FP&A teams to enhance margins and reduce operational costs
Implement best practices across production, maintenance, and engineering
Interview, hire, train, and develop plant leadership and hourly teams
Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective actions
Build a strong culture of accountability, engagement, and teamwork
Ensure compliance with USDA regulations, GMPs, and food safety standards
Partner with FSQA to maintain the highest levels of product safety and quality
Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and audit readiness
Qualification
Pork processing experience required
10+ years of plant leadership experience.
Proven success leading large, multi‑shift USDA‑regulated operations
Strong background in production, safety, quality, maintenance, engineering, and CI
Experience managing budgets, yields, labor, raw materials, and operational KPIs
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Business, or related field
Excellent communication, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills
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Worksite address
sioux city, IA, 51110, US
Who can apply
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