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General Manager Production - 2nd Shift - Forest, MS

Tyson Foods
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Jul 2025

About the role

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Job Details:

At Tyson Foods, our team members’ health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That’s why we’re committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family.   Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment. All U.S. based team members are eligible for select fully funded diplomas, certificates, and degrees through high-quality programs, schools, and universities starting day one of employment.

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Telehealth services

  • Well-Being Support Programs

  • FSA and HSA available

  • 401k

  • Stock Purchase Plan

  • Company Paid Life Insurance

  • Short-Term & Long- Term Disability

  • Fully Funded Education

  • Discount Program

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for but not limited to the following: This position is responsible for the total operation of the assigned business area.  This position is responsible for the efficient and safe manufacturing of quality products in a manner that is consistent with company policies and procedures. This includes providing supervisors with information, materials, and training, enabling them to produce the highest quality product possible, monitoring records for attendance, payroll, production, safety, and ergonomics, TQM, monitoring and promoting new ideas and encouraging the development of ideas from Team Members. Other responsibilities include overseeing the daily operation of their assigned area or responsibility and analyzing non-routine problems and offering recommendations for solutions to the Plant Manager.  Ensure compliance with USDA, Federal and State Regulations. Maintain entire operation of their assigned area, including but not limited to, safety, production yields, quality, Team Member relations, turnover and absenteeism, discipline, payroll, staffing, and line speeds. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS: 
Education: Education beyond high school including special training, vocational school, and/or college courses, or equivalent experience. 
Experience: 3 plus years general knowledge of production techniques, procedures, product yields and quality, and USDA and OSHA regulations. Processing management experience preferred. 
Computer Skills: Basic computer skills. 
Communication Skills: Strong communication skills. 
Travel: As required. 
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is responsible for supervising a group of personnel who perform somewhat identical and related tasks or activities.

Highly recommended to include a resume in a PDF or Word Document format.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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