Meat Plant Manager

Meat Plant Manager

Salary

$55,281.00 - $69,102.00 Annually

Location

Riverton

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202300212

Department

Equine/Agriculture

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Additional Information

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed, to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required.

• Description
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Description

Position Summary

The Meat Plant Manager will manage meat plant operations in coordination with the Meat Science Director, specifically as a teaching and enterprise facility. The position will evaluate and select cuts of meat for processing. HACCP Certification is required. As with all positions at CWC, this position will adhere to professional standards and ethics.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all slaughter, fabrication, and processing of meat animal products (evening and weekend work may be required in coordination with the Assistant Dean for Agriculture and Equine).
• Manage the Food Safety Program including HACCP, GMP's, SSOP's, and SOP's.
• Develop and maintain meat fabrication procedures based on USDA/State of Wyoming requirements.
• Work with USDA inspectors to maintain the USDA license and stay up to date on all regulation changes.
• Responsible for the execution of daily production including plant cleanliness and sanitation, equipment operations and maintenance/repair, and plant maintenance and repair in coordination with the Assistant Dean for Agriculture and Equine.
• Schedule customers with processing and fabrication activities.
• Keep records of all transactions with customers, money and record keeping of all USDA requirements.
• Coordinate Meat Plant academic and commercial usage by local and program's academic partners in consultation with the Assistant Dean for Agriculture and Equine.
• Supervise the hiring and training of meat processing technicians and CWC students.
• Display and market the Meat Plant, and Rustler Cattle Company to the community in coordination with the Assistant Dean for Agriculture and Equine.
• Assist with the teaching of laboratory courses in slaughter, fabrication, and meat evaluation in coordination with the Meat Science Director, and the Assistant Dean for Agriculture and Equine.
• Be student focused and evaluate student progress in conjunction with the Assistant Dean for Agriculture and Equine
• Works with CWC's Admissions Department to help recruit students into CWC's Agriculture programs in particular and all programs.
• Participate in community outreach efforts including program advisory committees.
• Manage the formulation and production of all CWC branded meat products, administer product sales and disbursement in coordination with the Assistant Dean for Agriculture and Equine.
• Administer financial operations including budgeting, purchases, and income
• Assist in department and program budget development and compliance.
• Attends department and division meetings as needed.
• Performs other reasonable or related duties as directed.

Typical Qualifications

Position Specifications and Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Associates Degree preferred

Experience

• One to three years working in the meat processing industry is preferred.
• Driver's license required; CDL preferred.

Equivalency Statement

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Desired Qualifications

• Large animal agriculture experience including cattle, sheep, goats, and hogs.
• Two years' experience in the meat processing industry including slaughter and fabrication.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of meat production systems found in the Wind River Basin and throughout Wyoming.
• Ability to quickly identify issues and constructively work to develop effective solutions.
• Knowledge of CWC policies, procedures and practices.
• Excellent knowledge and demonstrable ability to use personal computer software, preferably Microsoft, Google and meat production software applications.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to teach and assess student learning in meat processing.
• Ability to relate to a broad range of students.
• Ability to promote a positive atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation both with the college and the community.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion within established deadlines.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues and supervisors.
• Ability to relate with a diverse population in a professional, helpful manner and be a team player.
• Ability to perform administrative/clerical duties such as: technical telephone usage, copying documents, learning new software programs.
• Ability to apply communications skills
• Ability to apply financial skills in an instructional setting such as solving financial problems, applying relevant math, analyzing financial statements.
• Ability to apply basic manual/maintenance skills such as assembling/disassembling, following safety procedures and rules, lifting heavy equipment, loading and unloading, maintaining equipment, monitoring operations, cutting, operating equipment, working outdoors or indoors.

Level of Supervision

• Plans own time to meet meat processing demands in coordination with the Assistant Dean for Agriculture and Equine; work is subject to general supervision and review. Follows general instructions and directions and makes recommendations for your own work and department area. Has some freedom of choice in approach to problems, methods of operations and the setting of goals and objectives.

Working Environment

• Reasonable accommodation will be extended to otherwise qualified individuals with a legally recognized disability.

Equipment Used

• Various meat processing equipment used for large animal slaughter to fabrication. A variety of hand tools including but not limited to knives and saws will be used. Large trucks pulling large trailers will be required. This setup will eventually require a CDL to drive.

Physical Requirements

• Work conditions range from sedentary work to very heavy work. Exerting ten pounds of force to in excess of 1000 pounds (with proper equipment) will occur as needed. Pulling, lifting, grasping, kneeling and standing particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Keyboarding and computer work; walking or moving about to accomplish tasks; talking including expressing or exchanging ideas; and hearing includes the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and seeing, the ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.

Environmental Conditions

• Indoor spaces at approximately 50 degrees Fahrenheit; and outdoor environments from winter to summer conditions; walking or moving about to accomplish tasks; talking including expressing or exchanging ideas; and hearing includes the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

CWC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-855-2112 or email cwchr@CWC.edu.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of __ hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Employer Central Wyoming College

Address 2660 Peck Ave

Riverton, Wyoming, 82501

Phone 3078552124

3078552112

Website WWW.CWC.EDU