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Manager Materials

Tyson Foods
Bowling Green, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Dec 2025

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Job Details:

At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division as a Materials Manager! 

SUMMARY: This facility is part of our Prepared Foods business unit. The Manager Materials/Warehouse is responsible for directing controlling and coordinating all aspects of Materials Mgmt, Finite Scheduling, Warehouse and Logistics, and SAP Master Data in manufacturing plant.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Production Scheduling and Materials Management: 

  • Oversee production scheduling, materials purchasing, receiving, warehousing, and handling within the manufacturing process. 
  • Provide SAP Master Data support. 

Inventory and Supply Management: 

  • Manage raw materials, ingredients, and production supplies purchases to maintain 100% supply availability for scheduled production requirements.
  • Ensure inventory controls are in line with Tyson Foods finance guidelines. 

Compliance and Safety: 

  • Responsible for SOX Key Controls provisions, Food Defense Plan, SQF Program, and Environmental Regulations associated with raw materials, ingredients, and production supplies in all storage and warehouse areas. 
  • Maintain proper housekeeping in all facilities. 
  • Manage safety to ensure all goals are met or exceeded. 

Team and Efficiency Management: 

  • Maintain a motivated team to minimize costs and maximize efficiencies while meeting corporate objectives. 
  • Manage Lean projects to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. 

Warehouse and Storage Management: 

  • Manage warehouses and material product handling to minimize product damage. 
  • Maximize internal storage capacities in conjunction with public storage requirements. 
  • Manage offsite warehousing and product movement between warehouses. 

Operational Improvements: 

  • Utilize SAP as a business transformation tool to reduce costs through operational improvements and enhanced results reporting tools. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

  •  Education: Bachelor s degree B.A. in Logistics or Business Administration preferred. Master’s degree is a plus. Equivalent combination of education and experience.  
  • Experience: 5 plus years’ related experience in Distribution or Materials Handling. 5 years' experience working with meat manufacturing and supervising managers preferred. 
  • Computer Skills: Standard computer skills including Microsoft Office programs such as Word Excel Power Point and Distribution Software. Advanced excel experience. SAP is a plus.
  • Supervisory: This position is responsible for supervising a group of personnel in multiple departments or work units who perform similar and interrelated tasks and activities.  
  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.  
  • Special Skills: Display sound judgment and decision-making leadership and organizational skills. Flexibility to work off hours on occasion to provide guidance and training to a three shift 6 7 day operation.   Change this to read “ a 2 shift operation with seasonal weekend work. “
  • Travel: 0-10  
  • ·Must reside in the United States to be considered. 
  • Sponsorship is not available for this position. 

 

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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