Stacyville Processing Plant, Assistant Plant Manager

Stacyville, Iowa | Regenerative Food Processing

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Position Summary:  

A primary outcome of this role is to ensure timely, cost-efficient, and compliant poultry processing—from coordination with farmers and custom processing clients through shipment of finished product. The Assistant Plant Manager supports daily plant operations by supervising staff, coordinating line production, maintaining USDA and food safety compliance, and fostering a safe, respectful, and high-performing work environment.

This role works closely with the Plant Manager to ensure production goals, quality standards, and regulatory requirements are consistently met while supporting continuous improvement and staff development within the facility.

Lead Responsibilities:

Operations & Production

• Support daily oversight of poultry processing operations to ensure production targets, yield goals, and quality standards are met
  
• Coordinate line production activities including scheduling, staffing, and workflow optimization
  
• Assist with inventory management of raw materials, packaging, and finished product
  
• Support shipping and logistics coordination to ensure accurate, timely outbound orders
  

Staff Supervision & Workplace Culture

• Supervise and support processing staff during daily operations
  
• Assist with training, onboarding, and cross-training of employees
  
• Reinforce workplace safety, respectful communication, and accountability
  
• Step into leadership coverage in the Plant Manager’s absence as needed
  

Food Safety, USDA & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with USDA, HACCP, SSOPs, and all applicable state and federal regulations
  
• Support documentation, recordkeeping, and audit readiness
  
• Assist with implementation and monitoring of sanitation and food safety protocols
  
• Respond promptly to regulatory findings and participate in corrective actions
  

Facility & Equipment

• Support oversight of equipment operation, maintenance coordination, and downtime reduction
  
• Assist in monitoring facility cleanliness, sanitation schedules, and pest control practices
  
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost efficiencies
  

Coordination & Communication

• • Serve as a point of contact between processing staff, Plant Manager, and administrative teams
    
  • Communicate clearly with farmers, customers, and logistics partners as assigned
    
  • Support data collection and reporting related to production, labor, and compliance
    

To apply for this position, please submit your current resume and answer the following

three questions by email to delicia@regenagalliance.org and kayla@regenfoodprocessing.org by 03/06/26

1. Share your experience of working with food processing facilities.

2. Stacyville Poultry Processing is a small USDA poultry processor located in Northern Iowa. Our focus is on building Regenerative Supply Chains and supporting small and mid-sized farmers through processing quality services. Why are you interested in this role.

3. How do you address challenges in the workplace? What is your approach to creating solutions? Please give an example.