Cooper Farms is a family-owned farm and food company based in Northwest Ohio for 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, laborcosts, and other related expenses.

Establish and monitor plant performance standards for production and quality.

Provide guidance to the Plant and Quality Managers in operational processesand leadership development in their areas.

Oversee all projects relating to plant facilities and equipment, including machinepurchases & installs, equipment updates, expansions, etc.

Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.