Engineering Jobs in Vidalia Georgia

Plant General Manager

Location: Lyons, GA

Department: Production

Reports To: Managing Director, Ambient Operations - AMEA

Chicken of the Sea is an iconic American brand that was founded in 1930. Today, Chicken of the Sea enjoys broad distribution across all major retail channels, with growth opportunities in foodservice and outside the U.S. Besides its eponymous brand, Chicken of the Sea also sells Genova and King Oscar premium seafood products.

Chicken of the Sea International (COSI) has been wholly owned since 2000 by Thai Union (TU), the largest global producer of ambient seafood. Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods is a sister U.S. company that focuses on frozen and chilled seafood sales. Other iconic seafood brands in the TU Global portfolio include John West, Mareblu, and King Oscar. Under the leadership of CEO Thiraphong Chansiri, Thai Union has more than tripled its revenue to over $4 billion annually and has an aggressive growth agenda.

Chicken of the Sea International operates under the common corporate vision, mission and values of Thai Union, an industry leader in sustainable fishing practices and manufacturing processes that capture the freshness, nutritional value, and sensorial experience of seafood. The global organization lives by the 6 deeply held values: Passionate, Humble, Respectful, Responsible, Collaborative, and Innovative.

COSI is an organization that is very proud of its heritage. First established as VanCamp seafood company more than 100 years ago (1914), the company celebrates its story as one of the oldest food companies in the country that is still in operation. The company is currently undergoing a significant business transformation aimed at accelerating business growth.

About the Role:

The Plant General Manager (GM) holds full responsibility for all plant operations and support functions, ensuring the delivery of safe, healthy, cost-competitive, and high-quality seafood to our consumers and customers. This role is accountable for achieving the plant operations budget, including CapEx and COGS, while driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, environmental performance, and continuous improvement (CI) initiatives. The GM also plays a critical role in maintaining transparency and alignment with Regional (COSI / Pittsburgh) and Global (TU / Bangkok) teams, and in leading strategic initiatives that improve processes, develop people, and enhance performance.

With direct oversight of cross-functional leaders, including Production, Planning/Materials, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, IT/Digital, SHE, and Quality, the GM ensures effective collaboration across internal functions such as Corporate Supply Planning & Procurement, Finance, Sales, Marketing, QA, Legal, HR, and Communications, as well as with external partners, suppliers, and regulatory agencies. This role serves as the operational voice of the plant and communicates results, risks, and strategic priorities to the broader Ambient BU.

The GM operates with a high degree of independence and discretion, and serves as a values-based leader, applying the company’s Big 6 Values (Passionate, Humble, Respectful, Responsible, Collaborative, and Innovative) to drive long-term sustainability, a strong culture, and a world-class manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership:

• Direct end-to-end manufacturing operations, including production, materials, labor, quality, and capital needs.
• Evaluate and enhance plant efficiency and day-to-day operations.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement improvements in safety, quality, and cost.
• Ensure plant performance is transparent and aligned with Regional and Global leadership expectations.

Strategic Planning & Execution:

• Develop and execute plans to meet critical business objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, expenditure approval, financial variance analysis, and gap-closing action plans.
• Lead the plant’s contribution to continuous improvement and world-class operational performance.

People Leadership:

• Set hiring, performance, and development expectations for all plant departments.
• Provide training and corrective action plans to improve competency (knowledge, skills, and attitudes).
• Promote employee engagement, diversity, and development across all levels.
• Maintain positive labor relations and support leadership growth aligned with company values.

Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, safety, and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, BRC).
• Review audit results and implement corrective actions.
• Foster a culture of accountability and safety excellence.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with plant personnel, regulatory bodies, local suppliers, vendors, and community leaders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Marketing, Legal, HR, and Global/Regional Operations teams.
• Ensures effective collaboration across internal functions such as Corporate Supply Planning & Procurement, Finance, Sales, Marketing, QA, Legal, HR, and Communications, as well as with external partners, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.

Qualification:

Required:

• 7–10 years of experience in food production
• Over 5 years of senior plant management and leadership experience
• Technical degree in Engineering, Business, or Food Science
• Strong understanding of plant management and continuous improvement methodologies
• Proven experience in leadership, goal setting, action planning, performance appraisal, and driving results
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically while executing tactically

Preferred:

• Experience with BRC or SQF quality systems
• Background in TPM, Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing, and Reliability-Centered Maintenance
• Experience with canning, seaming, retort/sterilization, packaging, or ready-to-eat food production

Physical Demands

While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, communicate, usually through talking, hearing, writing and typing. Employees should be able to operate standard office equipment, i.e., telephones, computers, facsimile and copier. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, and move or lift to 35 lbs. The employee regularly works in a well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with a moderate degree of noise.

The employee is required to comply with all company policies, rules, and directives, including safe work practices.

Values

Collaborative – works well with diverse workforce; communicates professionally with associates and leaders

Responsible – punctual, proactively communicates status of issues and projects

Humble – eager to learn new skills, asks for assistance when needed

Passionate – has a support-mindset; committed to be the best

Respectful – exhibits behaviors of caring, compassion, honesty, integrity, and fairness

Innovative — constantly looks for ways to be more efficient and productive; Committed to continuous improvement

A career at Thai Union is a unique experience to grow as a professional and as a person. You will join a global fast-growing, innovative, and entrepreneurial organization deeply committed to its people, its community, and the environment.

Every single one of our employees matter. We are always listening and giving our talent opportunities to grow, develop, and implement new ideas to make a difference. Our focus on corporate social responsibility and sustainability in a creative and dynamic environment, combined with great opportunities to lead progress, is a guarantee you will quickly develop your professional skills within a diverse & inclusive human-centered organization.

Thai Union is committed to providing equality of opportunity. If you require any reasonable adjustments to help support your application, please let us know.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.