General Production Manager (GPM) 2nd Shift - Shelbyville, TN

Tyson Foods • Shelbyville, TN

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About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining high production, quality, and yields while ensuring the safest working environment possible. This position requires an essential understanding and control of the production process, accurate record keeping, and general line maintenance and staffing. All benefits and vacation start on Day 1 of Employment.

Requirements

• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment and prior supervisory/lead experience required or equivalent educational typically acquired through a bachelor's degree.
• Familiarity with processing floor operation is a plus; HACCP certification a plus understanding of basic HACCP principles and the ability to perform CCP monitoring verification.
• Knowledge of fresh meats processing is a plus.
• Must be able to access all areas of the production floor to conduct audits and inspections.
• Able to tolerate environmental conditions in the area of responsibility; the temperature in most of the areas ranges from 28 - 45 degrees.
• High school diploma; education beyond high school including special training, vocational school and/or college courses is preferred.
• Basic computer skills helpful.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Checking daily production orders to ensure fulfillment of customer orders.
• Ensuring every position is filled before start-up of production line.
• Overseeing Team Member morning exercises and job rotation to facilitate ergonomics.
• Ensuring all machinery is performing to the highest standard possible.
• Ensuring all workstations have passed USDA Inspection.
• Promoting safety daily as well as through monthly safety meetings.
• Ensuring accurate shipments, rotation of inventory, and proper coding of products.
• Knowing and communicating company benefits and compensation policies to Team Members.
• Providing encouragement to Team Members to build the best team possible.
• Performing human relations functions such as training, retaining, and counseling on personal and professional problems.
• Overseeing various processing operations and working with other supervisors in solving problems.
• Keeping records of reworked or returned product.
• Providing continuous education on the importance of quality.
• Performing other responsibilities as the need arises.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• Fully funded education programs through Upward Academy Online

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED