Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Ensure top-tier quality and production standards for premium protein products with Meyer Natural Foods.

Join our team in a full-time role involves analyzing cattle grading and yield performance to ensure accurate classification and optimal cut utilization. Responsibilities include conducting yield tests, auditing processing activities (breaking, boning, trimming), and monitoring packaging integrity. The position supports production planning and cold chain management, with a focus on maintaining carcass standards and improving fab yields. It also requires hands-on knowledge of meat processing techniques, equipment operation, and regulatory compliance, including adherence to SQF, SSOP, GMPs, and HACCP protocols. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to drive continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and productivity.

Compensation :   $83,300 to $100,337 (depending on experience)

What Will You Do?

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.

Cattle Grading & Yield Analysis

Performance Tracking & Auditing

Production Planning & Cold Chain Management

Processing Knowledge & Innovation

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

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.

Bachelor’s degree preferred (especially in food science / technology), or equivalent experience.

Deep knowledge of cattle grading, yield testing, and cut analysis. Demonstrated success in optimizing carcass and cut yields for quality and efficiency.

Strong leadership and teamwork skills with a continuous improvement mindset. Ability to work cross-functionally to implement strategic initiatives.

Solid understanding of GMP, SQF, SSOP, HACCP, and related regulatory standards.

High level of accuracy and thoroughness in task execution.

Experience optimizing carcass standards and understanding how cutting techniques affect yield.

A little about Meyer!

On a pristine Montana Angus cattle ranch, Meyer Natural Foods was founded as a pursuit of Bob Meyer's passion. He aimed to produce the best-tasting beef by practicing the highest standards of ranching. Today, Meyer Natural Foods has expanded its expertise in the natural protein category by adding beef, pork, and turkey to its product portfolio. Privately held and wholly owned for over 35 years, Meyer Natural Foods' premium products are featured in more than 16,500 retail locations and food distributors across the United States, Canada, and Asia.

Learn more about us on our website :   https : / / www.meyernaturalfoods.com /

Closing Date : 09 / 30 / 2025

Benefits : We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible full-time employees, including :

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that candidates selected for an offer of employment will be required to submit a criminal record check and references as part of the conditional offer process.

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