Assistant Plant Manager - Kalona - Pete & Gerry's Organics, LLC

Description

Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Heathy Planet:

At Pete & Gerry's, we were first to do it better, and are still doing it best. For nearly 30 years, we've been on a mission to produce healthy, delicious eggs and partner with family farms for meaningful impact. By raising hens outdoors as nature intended, we stay true to our roots every step of the way by keeping animal welfare, planet-friendly farming practices, and high-quality taste and nutrition at the heart of all we do, so you can always believe in what you buy.

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Healthy Together

At Pete & Gerry's, we believe that when we care for each other, we all thrive. Across our farms, offices, and communities, we act as one flock — united by respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing what's right. We create an environment where every person feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow, because our success depends on the wellbeing of the people who make our mission possible.

The Role at a Glance:

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Assistant Plant Manager will be responsible for directing and coordinating all aspects of processing of raw material to a finished product to support the daily production plans of the facility. The Assistant Plant Manager will collaborate closely with the Maintenance Department, Quality Department, and Inventory & Warehouse Department to meet production demands. This role is the point person for production, quality, inventory, and sanitation activities and personnel.

How You'll Create Greater Impact:

In this role, you'll help deliver the highest quality product while upholding our unwavering commitment to animal welfare, food safety, and responsible farming. You'll act boldly, embrace continuous improvement, and partner with teammates and customers to deliver wins.

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate the production of high quality, safe and cost-effective products.
• Provide leadership to create an environment committed to quality, food safety, team member safety, and positive team member relations.
• Monitor all operations to evaluate yields, efficiency, labor utilization, and product quality, and take corrective actions as necessary to ensure continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of daily data for processing metrics and analysis.
• Ensure processing and labor costs comply with approved budgets. Provide feedback in development of current and long-term goals and strategies and provide input for plant budget.
• Develop and implement methods of achieving plant goals within established parameters.
• Foster a safe work environment and ensure that all safety policies are complied with, and hazards are addressed.
• Maintain and enforce monthly safety trainings; instilling company goal of zero accidents.
• Enforce consistent, fair, and inclusive employment practices.Collaborate with Human Resources to administer company policies and procedures, address labor needs, and resolve staffing issues.
• Communicate and monitor specific expectations for supervision and team members.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SQF, HACCP, SOP, EEO, OSHA, USDA, and other applicable laws and standards.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with USDA representatives, auditors, suppliers, and other management members.
• Perform other related responsibilities, as needed, to support business objectives.
• Manage 1-3 Supervisors directly and approximately up to 30 team members.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable State and Federal laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, performance appraisals, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing employee issues and resolving problems.
• Daily communications with the Plant Manager.
• All issues or non-conformances related to quality assurance or food safety must immediately be reported to the Quality Assurance Manager or departmental supervisor/manager for communication with the Quality Assurance Manager.

What You'll Bring to the Flock:

We are one team — united by respect and a shared commitment to doing what's right. What we do every day connects to something bigger.

You'll bring your experience, perspective, and pride in your work. We value collaboration, curiosity, and diverse viewpoints — because they make our flock stronger.

• Bachelor's degree in business, management or related discipline, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in manufacturing or food processing industry, including 3 years in management, with a demonstrated track to record of accomplishments.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with and guide other people effectively, and to positively influence the attitude and performance of team members.
• Attention to detail and uncompromising concern for quality and food safety.
• Strong mechanical, technical, and analytical ability, including strong problem-solving skills and solid judgment.
• Strong mathematical and written and oral communication skills.
• Well organized and self-directed.
• HACCP certified a plus.
• Bilingual English and Spanish a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and extended hours.

Work Schedule & Hours:

• Day shift position
• Monday through Friday
• Shifts up to hours per day, based on operational needs
• Typical start time: 6:00 AM
• Start and end times may vary due to truck arrivals, order fulfillment, machine downtime, or production changes
• Flexibility required to adjust schedule as needed

Tending to our Flock:

We care for our people the same way we care for our hens — with attention, respect, and balance. Our benefits are designed to support real life and whole wellbeing.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Paid volunteer time
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Disability and life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Footwear reimbursement for onsite employees
• Onsite employees receive free eggs weekly; remote employees receive coupons for free eggs
• Breakfast or lunch events from time to time.
• A team grounded in a shared mission: Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Healthy Planet.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pete & Gerry's Organics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. xhmxlyz We are a community built on respect and shared purpose. Every person belongs here — because our strength comes from the diversity of people and perspectives that make us who we are.