{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8a691eac4e9406b85db6abf9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8a691eac4e9406b85db6abf9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8a691eac4e9406b85db6abf9","title":"Processing Manager","description":"Job Title: Processing Manager\nDepartment: Processing\nLocation: Dows, IA\nReports To:Business Unit Leader\nJob Type: Full Time\nJob Summary\nThe Processing Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of processing plant operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. This role involves managing plant personnel, optimizing production processes, maintaining inventory, and ensuring adherence to food safety and biosecurity protocols. The Plant Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams, including quality control, maintenance, safety, and human resources, to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.\nEssential Job Functions\nLead and develop plant staff to create a high-performing and engaged workforce.\nEnsure a strong culture of safety, compliance, and teamwork within the plant.\nDevelop and implement operational plans to maximize efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards.\nManage and track egg and packaging inventories, ensuring optimal stock levels.\nOversee plant supply management, including chemicals, labels, PPE, and parts.\nMaintain and improve plant processes through training, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nDevelop and manage the plant's budget and cost-control measures to ensure financial stewardship.\nEstablish accountability measures for problem-solving and cost-reduction initiatives.\nEnsure compliance with FDA, USDA, DNR, EPA, SQF, GMP, and all relevant food safety regulations.\nFoster collaboration with other departments to ensure alignment on operational goals and efficiency.\nServe as the key point of contact for regulatory bodies and ensure audit readiness at all times.\nPerform additional duties as assigned.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)\nStrong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving abilities.\nExcellent organizational and time management skills.\nKnowledge of food processing, quality control, and regulatory compliance.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data tracking systems.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nBilingual in English and Spanish preferred.\nAbility to work in various climate conditions, including extreme heat and cold environments.\nRequired Qualifications\n4+ years of leadership experience in food processing, beverage, or manufacturing industries.\nExperience working with USDA or other regulatory agencies.\nHigh-level documentation and written procedure skills.\nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform all duties of processing plant personnel.\nAvailability to work weekends and holidays as needed.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Food Science, Business, Industrial Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).\nExperience in process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.\nPrevious experience in large-scale food production facilities.\nWork Environment\nPrimary work environment is a food processing facility.\nExposure to industrial equipment, chemicals, and temperature variations.\nFrequent standing, walking, lifting, and manual tasks.\nAvailability for emergency or on-call situations as needed.\nAbout Us:\nVersova is one of the largest egg producers in the United States, bringing together family-owned farms in Iowa, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. With over six decades of industry experience, our team of more than 2,000 employees is dedicated to exceptional flock care, environmental stewardship, and producing safe, high-quality eggs. More than just a workplace, Versova is a team built on shared values, working together to enrich our communities and uphold the highest ethical standards.\nAs a family of companies and a company of families, we are guided by a strong set of Core Values: Recognition, Initiative, Safety & Security, Service, Community, Respect, Integrity, Ownership, and Excellence. These values drive our commitment to responsible employment, sustainability, and industry innovation. When you join Versova, you become part of something bigger - working together to lead the future of egg production with integrity and excellence.\nBenefits:\nRegular performance reviews\nHealth insurance\nDental insurance\nVision insurance\nHSA with company match\nPaid time Off\nPaid Holidays\n401K with company match\nTuition Reimbursement\nEmployee Assistance Program\nPosting Statement\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.\nDisclosure\nThis job description is not exhaustive, as employees may perform additional related duties as needed. Employment is based on an 'at-will' basis. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, as applicable to the role and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.","company":"Versova","rawCompany":"versova","city":"Dows","state":"IA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:41:33.593Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"},{"code":"51-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-production-and-operating-workers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"311991","title":"Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing","slug":"perishable-prepared-food-manufacturing"},{"code":"311615","title":"Poultry Processing","slug":"poultry-processing"},{"code":"311612","title":"Meat Processed from Carcasses","slug":"meat-processed-from-carcasses"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Processing Manager","description":"Job Title: Processing Manager\nDepartment: Processing\nLocation: Dows, IA\nReports To:Business Unit Leader\nJob Type: Full Time\nJob Summary\nThe Processing Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of processing plant operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. 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With over six decades of industry experience, our team of more than 2,000 employees is dedicated to exceptional flock care, environmental stewardship, and producing safe, high-quality eggs. More than just a workplace, Versova is a team built on shared values, working together to enrich our communities and uphold the highest ethical standards.\nAs a family of companies and a company of families, we are guided by a strong set of Core Values: Recognition, Initiative, Safety & Security, Service, Community, Respect, Integrity, Ownership, and Excellence. These values drive our commitment to responsible employment, sustainability, and industry innovation. When you join Versova, you become part of something bigger - working together to lead the future of egg production with integrity and excellence.\nBenefits:\nRegular performance reviews\nHealth insurance\nDental insurance\nVision insurance\nHSA with company match\nPaid time Off\nPaid Holidays\n401K with company match\nTuition Reimbursement\nEmployee Assistance Program\nPosting Statement\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.\nDisclosure\nThis job description is not exhaustive, as employees may perform additional related duties as needed. Employment is based on an 'at-will' basis. 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