# Plant Manager - Jerky Production

> Masons Meats Limited · Austin, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-26

**Salary:** USD 110,000–130,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**About Mason's Meats**

At our core, we’re more than just a meat snack. We’re not a product, we’re a movement - a return to real food in a world full of chemicals, fillers and artifice. We make premium beef jerky and meat  snacks using just two ingredients: the best beef and sea salt. No additives. No sugar. No nonsense.

**The Role**

Masons Meats is building a high-quality, high-output meat production operation in Austin. We are hiring a hands-on **Plant Manager** to lead and own all aspects of our production in Austin. We don't use co-packers.

This is the most senior production role in the business, reporting directly to the COO. You will be responsible for running day-to-day operations, building the production team, and ensuring consistent, compliant output as we scale.

Note, we won't respond to applications without a covering letter.

### What You’ll Do

-   Own all daily production operations and hit output targets
-   Hire, train, and lead a high-performing production team
-   Develop and manage production schedules, labor planning, and workflows
-   Own HACCP plans and ensure full USDA compliance
-   Act as the primary point of contact for USDA inspectors
-   Maintain strong standards in food safety, quality, and sanitation
-   Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and throughput
-   Build systems and structure as the operation scales

## Requirements

-   5+ years in meat processing or food manufacturing

-   Direct experience working in a **USDA-inspected facility**
-   Hands-on experience with **HACCP ownership and compliance**
-   Proven ability to hire, train, and lead production teams
-   Comfortable operating on the floor daily — this is a hands-on role
-   Strong problem-solving skills and ability to take full ownership

### You Might Be a Fit If You Are

-   A current Production Manager ready to step up into full plant ownership
-   A Plant Manager from a smaller facility who enjoys hands-on environments
-   Someone who prefers building and improving systems over maintaining the status quo

### What Success Looks Like

-   Reliable, efficient daily production
-   A well-trained, accountable production team
-   Clean, audit-ready compliance with USDA and HACCP standards
-   Clear processes and continuous improvement across the plant

## Benefits

-   $110,000 – $130,000 base salary

-   Performance-based bonus
-   Opportunity to grow into a broader operations leadership role as we scale
-   On-the-job training at our UK site and potential for professional development (you'll need a passport to allow for overseas travel)
-   A dynamic, small-team environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.
-   The satisfaction of being part of a company that prides itself on traditional craftsmanship.

## Apply

[Apply at Masons Meats Limited](https://apply.workable.com/masons-meats-limited/j/B6D1D05010/apply)

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