Area Manager – Night Shift (Dark Meat Operations) | Food Manufacturing | $85K–$115K | Millsboro, DE

Area Manager – Night Shift (Dark Meat Operations)

📍 Location: Millsboro, Delaware (On-site)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time | 🕒 Shift: Night Shift
💰 Salary Range: $85,690 – $115,000 USD annually
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not available

About the Role:

Step into a dynamic leadership role in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment. As an Area Manager for Night Shift Operations, you'll oversee multiple departments in a food manufacturing setting, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and team performance are always top-tier. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape process improvements and make a meaningful impact on plant operations.

You’ll lead a team of superintendents, supervisors, and hourly staff across departments, managing everything from daily performance metrics to long-term strategic execution.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Lead and manage nightly operations across multiple departments, focusing on safety, yield, quality, and productivity.

  • Develop and implement process improvements to elevate service delivery using operational and technical resources.

  • Monitor and report key performance metrics, financial outcomes, and success indicators.

  • Create and maintain detailed project plans involving scope, costs, staffing, and timelines.

  • Foster a strong, positive team culture focused on safety and operational excellence.

  • Coordinate staffing schedules and ensure all operational goals are met efficiently.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5–7 years of experience in a management or supervisory role within a food manufacturing or processing environment.

  • Demonstrated experience leading multiple departments in a high-throughput setting.

  • Strong understanding of financial analysis tools used in operations (e.g., Agristats).

  • Knowledge of HACCP and regulatory compliance within manufacturing.

  • Proven leadership with a hands-on, results-driven approach.

  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred in Agriculture, Operations Management, Business, or related field.

Nice to Have:

  • Prior experience in poultry or protein processing environments.

  • Certifications in food safety or operational leadership.

Perks & Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary up to $115,000/year

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

  • Interview travel reimbursement

  • Career advancement opportunities within a structured and supportive environment

Important Notes:

  • On-site role based in Millsboro, DE (Night Shift only)

  • This role does not support visa sponsorship

  • Occasional travel may be required

  • Employment contingent upon background screening

Ready to Lead the Next Chapter in Manufacturing Excellence?

If you're driven to lead teams, optimize operations, and elevate plant performance, this opportunity is for you. Apply now and help shape the future of modern manufacturing.