We are working with a rapidly growing, 7th-generation Australian beef company expanding into the U.S. to identify a Production Manager to support operations at their Missouri facility. The successful candidate will be a hands-on operations leader with a strong foundation in food manufacturing, ready to take ownership of production performance and help build out the next phase of growth. The ideal candidate brings a strong floor presence, a leadership by example mentality, and the ability to drive execution, accountability, and culture in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day production operations within a growing beef processing facility
• Partner closely with the Plant Manager, QA leadership, and operations teams to drive safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance
• Help build and establish second shift operations, including hiring, training, onboarding, and developing the production team
• Drive accountability across production while maintaining a strong culture of ownership, communication, and teamwork
• Monitor production performance, labor efficiency, throughput, and operational KPIs while identifying opportunities for improvement
• Partner cross functionally with quality, sanitation, warehouse, and plant leadership to ensure smooth day-to-day operationsSupport startup and expansion initiatives as the facility grows into additional processing capabilities
• production challenges in real time and remain highly visible on the floor to support teams and remove roadblocksHelp establish structure, processes, and training programs that support long-term operational success
• Lead by example in a highly hands-on environment where flexibility and ownership are critical

Who You Are

• A hands-on production leader with strong food manufacturing experience, ideally within meat, protein, dairy, or other regulated food environments
• A proven people leader with experience managing teams in fast-paced production settings
• Comfortable building teams, developing talent, and helping launch or stabilize new operations or shifts
• Strong understanding of food manufacturing operations, production flow, safety, and regulatory environments
• Flexible and adaptable, with openness to long-term second shift leadership as the facility continues to scale
• A strong communicator who can hold teams accountable while building trust and engagement
• A problem solver who thrives in evolving, growth-stage environments where leaders wear multiple hats

Why This Role

• Real impact: Play a major role in building second shift and shaping the future of operations within a growing U.S. business
• Growth opportunity: Step into a leadership role with strong visibility and long-term advancement potential
• Hands-on environment: Join a leadership team that believes in leading from the floor, not behind a desk
• Expansion stage: Be part of scaling the plant as additional processes and production capabilities are introduced
• Strong foundation: Join a well-established global company making a serious long-term investment in the U.S. market

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