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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 General Manager Production!

SUMMARY:

The General Manager of Production is responsible for directing and training supervisors in all facets. This could include 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Experience: 3 plus years in a supervisory role. General knowledge of production techniques, procedures, product yields and quality, and USDA and OSHA regulations. Processing management experience preferred.
• HACCP certification a plus understanding of basic HACCP principals and the ability to perform CCP monitoring verification. Knowledge of fresh meats processing a plus.
• 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 projects.
• 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 facility as the temperature in most of the areas range from 45 - 95 degrees.
• Supervisory: Responsible for all Production Operations at the facility; includes managing all production supervisor’s department production schedules product rotation CCP verification schedules and overseeing safety committee; includes responsibility to review team members in these roles and develop improve deficient areas.
• Travel: Some travel required as needed.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

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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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