General Production Manager (GPM)- 2nd Shift - Robards, Kentucky

Tyson Foods•Robards, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining high production, quality, and yields while ensuring the safest working environment possible. It requires an essential understanding and control of the production process, accurate record keeping, and general line maintenance and staffing. The role involves overseeing various processing operations and working with other supervisors to solve problems. The company emphasizes a culture where team members can grow their careers and are rewarded for their contributions, with opportunities to support and volunteer in the community.

Requirements

3 + years in a manufacturing environment
Prior supervisory/lead experience required or equivalent educational typically acquired through a bachelor's degree
High school diploma
Strong communication skills
Ability to access all areas of the production floor to conduct audits and inspections (fixed ladders, stairs, steps, etc.)
Ability to tolerate environmental conditions in the area of responsibility (temperature in most areas range from 28 - 45 degrees)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with processing floor operation
HACCP certification
Understanding of basic HACCP principals and the ability to perform CCP monitoring verification
Knowledge of fresh meats processing
Education beyond high school including special training, vocational school and/or college courses
Basic computer 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 the 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