General Manager Production

Job Details:

To feed a changing world, it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room, every Tyson Foods team member plays an important role in our success. That’s where you come in. We are hiring immediately for a General Manager Production role.

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Setting the table for your success:

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.

We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION!

Benefits include: medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage; paid holidays; 4 weeks paid vacation upon hire, 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program.  We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more!

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for directing and training supervisors in all facets including but not limited to production paperwork yields time and attendance discipline motivation turnover absenteeism safety problem solving etc. Accountable for areas of performance safety quality workers compensation turnover bid movement Team Member morale and other duties as needed.  

Specific responsibilities of the position will include the following items: 

• Provide for the compliance and coordination of FDA and OSHA requirements. 
• Inspect and maintain a high degree of competence in the areas of safety, housekeeping, sanitation, security, and food safety. 
• Work cross-functionally within the plant to meet production, food safety guidelines, yields goals, and metrics goals while ensuring the maintenance of labor standards and quality of performance and product. 
• Lead problem solving problem initiatives in an effective manner with timely follow up. 
• Execute projects and manage to completion.  
• Assist Supervisors in resolving production and employee related concerns. 
• Coach front-line supervisors to manage their time, activity, and behavior to drive planned and scheduled opportunity generation and capture vs. reactive problem solving. 
• Assist in the determination of manpower needs and make appropriate recommendations. 
• Interpret and enforce company policies. 
• Monitors plant metrics, identifies root cause for less than desirable results and demonstrate the skills and focus needed for continuous improvement. 
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations ensuring the maintenance of a safe and sanitary plant in accordance with all state and federal and company regulations. 
• Make recommendations, develop new manufacturing plans and implement to achieve improved efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Develop and maintain solid performance management and performance team concepts/practices to fulfill the organization’s participative management philosophy assuring that the appropriate formal management programs are instituted and followed through the entire operation. 
• Performs special projects as assigned. 

REQUIREMENTS:  

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.  

• Experience: 1+ year’s experience in a supervisory role. Two years employment at Tyson or equivalent experience preferred. Familiarity with processing floor operation is a plus; HACCP certification a plus, understanding of basic HACCP principals and the ability to perform CCP monitoring verification; knowledge of fresh meats processing a plus.  

• Physical Requirements: Must be able to access all areas of the production floor to conduct audits and inspections; fixed ladders stairs steps etc. able to tolerate environmental conditions in the area of responsibility; the temperature in most of the areas range from 28 - 45 degrees. Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.  

• Communication Skills: Good written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate with all levels of management.  

• Special Skills: Team leader problem solving and motivation to take on special proj