Top 10 Meat processing Jobs in Tampa, Fl

Plant Manager - Cooked/Smokehouse Meats Experience
The Judge Group —Tampa, FL
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
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Deli Associate
MMLSSOLUTIONS LLC —Temple Terrace, FL
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Serving
- High school diploma or GED
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Deli Associate
123JOBS.COM —Seffner, FL
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Serving
- High school diploma or GED
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Meat Processing Operator/ Beef Patty Maker - Wholesale
Lanning's Foods —Mount Vernon, OH
Clean and sanitize patty machines, tools, and work areas. Meet daily production quotas and efficiency targets. Basic math and recordkeeping skills.
From $16 an hour
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Student Assistant Meat Processor (Animal Science)
The Ohio State University —Columbus, OH
Employees may also assist with preparing lab for classes, aiding in research in the lab space, aiding in extension events. FAES | Animal Sciences-JM.

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Plant Manager - Cooked/Smokehouse Meats Experience

The Judge Group -
Tampa, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$130,000 - $150,000 a year
6 days ago

Qualifications

Food production
Food processing plant experience
Meat cookery
Meat product production

Full Job Description

Food manufacturer in the Tampa, FL area is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager with experience in directing cooked, Ready-to-Eat (RTE), or smokehouse meat operations. Proven leader in optimizing P&Ls, maximizing green-to-cooked yields, and driving OEE across thermal processing and high-speed packaging lines. Expert in USDA/FSIS compliance, thermal validation, and maintaining zero-tolerance post-lethality cleanrooms (Listeria prevention).

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Thermal Processing

Lead daily operations across smoking, cooking, chilling, slicing, and packaging to meet schedule, labor, and unit-cost targets.
Manage plant P&L, direct/indirect labor, scrap reduction, and yield optimization.
Program and optimize batch/continuous smokehouses (airflow, humidity, cook profiles) for maximum yield and throughput.
Drive Lean, 5S, and OEE improvements on high-speed slicing and MAP/vacuum packaging lines.

Food Safety & USDA Compliance

Serve as primary liaison to USDA/FSIS inspection personnel; resolve NRs proactively.
Enforce HACCP, SSOP, PCQI, and SQF/BRC standards across all shifts.
Oversee Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMP), air pressure controls, and strict hygienic zoning in RTE packaging environments.

Safety & Team Leadership

Champion a plant-wide OSHA safety culture, reducing lost-time incidents in cold/wet processing areas.
Direct, mentor, and upskill department managers, supervisors, and hourly staff.

Qualifications

Experience: 7+ years in meat manufacturing leadership, with 3+ years strictly in Cooked, RTE, or Smokehouse operations.
Education: B.S. in Meat Science, Food Science, Operations, or equivalent industry experience.
Certifications: HACCP Certified | PCQI | SQF/BRC Practitioner (preferred).
Technical Mastery: USDA, meat chemistry (curing, brine injection, tumbling), industrial smokehouse controls (Alkar, Fessmann, etc.), and automated packaging equipment.

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