About this opportunity
The Judge Group lists this PLANT MANAGER (2ND SHIFT) opportunity in elk run heights, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Company
Our client is one of the largest protein producers in the country, with a national footprint and brands found in nearly every grocery store and restaurant in America. This facility is a large-scale, high-volume fresh processing operation and a key part of their network. They're looking for a proven shift leader to own second shift performance and develop a strong leadership team.
The Role
The Second Shift Plant Manager owns total shift performance: safety, food safety, quality, production, people, and cost. You'll lead a large hourly workforce and a team of supervisors and managers across the entire shift. This is a floor-first leadership role. You set the tone, you're visible, and your team knows you're in it with them.
Schedule:
Monday through Friday, approximately 1:30/2:00 PM to midnight
What You'll Do
Lead all second shift operations across production, sanitation coordination, maintenance, QA, and shipping
Own the safety culture and drive toward zero incidents
Maintain full compliance with USDA/FSIS, HACCP, animal welfare, and customer audit requirements
Hit shift targets on throughput, yield, labor efficiency, and cost
Build, coach, and hold accountable a team of supervisors and area managers
Drive continuous improvement through Lean and root cause problem solving
Ensure clean handoffs and alignment with first shift and sanitation leadership
Manage labor planning, attendance, and staffing in a high-volume environment
Partner with HR on employee relations, retention, and engagement
What You Bring
7+ years of manufacturing leadership, with 3+ years as a Plant Manager, Shift Manager, or Operations Manager
Fresh pork, beef, or poultry processing experience required (harvest, fabrication, or further processing)
Strong working knowledge of USDA/FSIS regulations, HACCP, and GMPs
Track record of improving safety, yield, and cost in a high-volume plant
Experience leading large, diverse, multi-department hourly workforces
Labor relations or union environment experience a plus
Lean or CI background a plus
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
Who Thrives Here
Someone who's been in the trenches of a fresh protein plant and loves it. You're steady under pressure, you know how to run a line at speed without cutting corners on safety, and you build supervisors who can lead without you standing over them. If you want to lead at scale with the resources of a national leader behind you, this is it.
What's In It For You
Competitive base salary + annual performance bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
Health Savings Account (HSA) and/or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Relocation assistance available
Career growth across a national network of facilities
A stable, industry-leading company where your work is visible and valued
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Who can apply
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