Plant Manager – Meat

Kinsa is recruiting for a:  Plant Manager / Meat Manufacturing
                               
Location: Puerto Rico (Onsite)

Our client is a meat manufacturer based on the Northern coast of Puerto Rico. The mission for the Plant Manager is to oversee all operations at this family-owned meat processing facility. You will have responsibility for promoting a culture of efficiency and safety, ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies, and training and providing all necessary support to both direct and indirect reports.  If you enjoy a warm climate and oceanside location with moderate living expenses, this is a perfectly unique opportunity for you!

• Successful candidates MUST HAVE 5 years of supervisory experience in a meat processing plant environment.

Compensation/Benefits:                                                                         

• $100,000 – $150,000 compensation range
• 20% bonus based on KPIs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD.
• 401k with company match
• Temporary housing provided
• Holiday pay & 17 days of PTO
• Relocation assistance

Key Responsibilities and Goals:

• Ensure compliance with USDA regulations, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Supervise, train, and manage plant and processing room staff, promoting a culture of safety and efficiency.
• Coordinate with the supply chain and distribution teams to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Receives production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Evaluates employee’s performance on a timely basis and recommends personnel actions, such as promotions, transfer, discharge, or disciplinary measures.
• Implement and manage continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant performance.

Competencies Needed for Success:                                                                                   

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a meat processing plant management role.
• In-depth knowledge of USDA regulations and food safety standards.
• Proficient in using production and operational management software and tools.
• Quality compliance, HACCP, and SQF experience.
• Experience working in union environment a plus.
• Spanish and English- proficiency level.

Referrals are our best source for the top talent our clients need so if you know of anyone with these skills in the food and beverage industry, please pass me their name and email/phone number, or share this job posting with them. Kinsa pays referral bonuses if someone you refer gets hired by our client!
Check out our other food and beverage industry career opportunities at https://kinsa.com/food-beverage-industry-jobs/

Recruiter Information:
Stephanie Savage
stephanies@kinsa.com