General Manager Production - RENDERING - WATERLOO PORK PLANT

Tyson Fresh Meats•Waterloo, IA

About The Position

The General Manager Production is responsible for directing and training supervisors across production and related operational areas. The role is accountable for production performance, safety, quality, workers’ compensation, turnover, bid movement, team member morale, and other duties as needed. It is responsible for all production operations at the facility, including production supervisors, department production schedules, product rotation, CCP verification schedules, and oversight of the safety committee. The position also reviews team members in these roles and develops plans to improve deficient areas. Primary coverage is second shift, with flexibility required to cover departments as needed. Some travel is required. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 to take on special projects.
Ability to access all areas of the production floor for audits and inspections, including fixed ladders, stairs, and steps.
Ability to tolerate the environmental conditions in the area of responsibility, which can range from below-freezing temperatures in winter to summer heat extremes.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Internal disqualifiers: 6 attendance points or any suspension on record within the last 12 months.
Professional team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs. People leaders are expected to support responsible AI adoption and ensure accountability for AI-supported outcomes.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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