Operations Manager
Meyer Natural Foods
- Omaha, NE
- $83,300-100,337 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Production Oversight & Optimization
- Oversee weekly production at Skylark Meats (Omaha), Grand Island, and other partners as needed.
- Ensure production methods meet scheduling needs and maximize yields.
- Support new programs and product implementation to improve efficiency.
- Communicate with supervisors, managers, and schedulers to address production issues and opportunities.
- Identify and correct production errors.
- Provide backup for shipping and lab sample processes.
- Assist with product yield testing and data collection.
- Execute and evaluate testing procedures, including product modifications.
- Analyze cattle grading and yield classifications to identify optimization opportunities.
- Understand and assess hindquarter and forequarter cut breakdowns.
- Evaluate yield performance by cut and conduct yield tests to improve consistency and efficiency.
- Lead audits of breaking, boning, and trimming to ensure yield consistency and quality.
- Monitor packaging processes, focusing on leaker rates and product integrity.
- Enforce carcass standards and industry best practices.
- Collaborate on production plan execution (MSA) across the floor.
- Ensure cold chain protocols are followed to maintain product quality.
- Evaluate carcass dress impact on fab yields and adjust processes accordingly.
- Apply expertise in trim sortation, meat cut conversion, and case-ready prep.
- Work with cross-functional teams to improve processes and efficiency.
- Knowledge on grinders and other meat processing equipment.
- Ensure compliance with SQF, SSOP, GMPs, and HACCP CCPs.
- Promote GMP practices for a safe, efficient production environment.
- Verify all products meet Meyer Natural Foods (MNF) quality standards.
- Conduct audits on raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
- Monitor packaging weights and conduct yield tests on new materials.
- Compare product specs to customer requirements and inspect finished goods.
- Investigate and document returned product issues.
- Experience & Background
- 7+ years in senior-level beef operations or related meat processing roles, with a proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and uphold production standards in fast-paced beef production environments.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (especially in food science/technology), or equivalent experience.
- Technical Expertise
- Deep knowledge of cattle grading, yield testing, and cut analysis. Demonstrated success in optimizing carcass and cut yields for quality and efficiency.
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills with a continuous improvement mindset. Ability to work cross-functionally to implement strategic initiatives.
- Compliance & Certifications
- Solid understanding of GMP, SQF, SSOP, HACCP, and related regulatory standards.
- Attention to Detail
- High level of accuracy and thoroughness in task execution.
- Travel - Willingness to travel frequently to various plant locations as needed.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience optimizing carcass standards and understanding how cutting techniques affect yield.
- Familiarity with cold chain management and its impact on product quality.
- Strong background in auditing and quality control with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off: including Sick Leave, Vacation, and Holidays