General Manager Production - RENDERING - WATERLOO PORK PLANT

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Waterloo, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager Production is responsible for directing and training supervisors across production operations, including production, paperwork, yields, time and attendance, discipline, motivation, turnover, absenteeism, safety, and problem solving. The role is accountable for performance, safety, quality, workers’ compensation, turnover, bid movement, team member morale, and other duties as needed. The position is responsible for all production operations at the facility. This includes managing production supervisors, department production schedules, product rotation, critical control point (CCP) verification schedules, and the safety committee. The role also reviews team members in these roles and develops plans to improve deficient areas. Primary coverage is second shift, with flexibility required for department coverage as needed. Some travel may be required. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Tyson offers paid time off, 401(k) plans, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. Relocation assistance is eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory role.
Basic computer skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of management.
Team leadership, problem-solving, and motivation skills, including willingness to take on special projects.
Ability to access all areas of the production floor to conduct audits and inspections, including use of fixed ladders, stairs, and steps.
Ability to tolerate environmental conditions in the area of responsibility, including temperatures ranging from below freezing in winter to summer heat extremes.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Two years of employment at Tyson or equivalent experience.
Rendering experience.
Familiarity with processing floor operations.
HACCP certification, understanding of basic HACCP principles, and ability to perform CCP monitoring and verification.
Knowledge of pork processing.

Responsibilities

Direct and train supervisors in production operations and related areas, including paperwork, yields, time and attendance, discipline, motivation, turnover, absenteeism, and safety problem solving.
Be accountable for performance, safety, quality, workers’ compensation, turnover, bid movement, team member morale, and other duties as needed.
Manage all production operations at the facility.
Manage production supervisors, department production schedules, product rotation, CCP verification schedules, and the safety committee.
Review team members in these roles and develop and improve deficient areas.
Provide primary coverage for second shift and flexible coverage for departments as required.
Travel as needed.