General Manager

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