Further-processed chicken manufacturer with five US production facilities
Brakebush Brothers operates a vertically integrated poultry processing business across five facilities with combined capacity exceeding 10,000 lbs/hour, supported by an owned transportation fleet. The hiring mix—dominated by manufacturing, ops, and logistics roles with accelerating velocity—reflects active capacity scaling and supply-chain optimization, while concurrent projects in plant culture and retention suggest internal friction typical of high-volume food manufacturing.
Notable leadership hires: Shipping Lead
Brakebush is a family-owned chicken processor founded in 1925, headquartered in Westfield, Wisconsin, with production facilities in Wisconsin, Texas, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Georgia. The company serves foodservice, industrial, and chain accounts with over 200 further-processed products and raw IQF chicken. Production lines operate at scales between 5,000–10,000+ lbs per hour. Operations stress food safety compliance (pathogen testing, x-ray detection, plant audits) and cost control across manufacturing, supply chain, and sales functions.
Five facilities: Westfield, Wisconsin (headquarters); Irving, Texas; Wells, Minnesota; Mocksville, North Carolina; and Hartwell, Georgia. The company operates its own transportation fleet.
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