General Production Manager

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Enid, OK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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.
Basic computer skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Able to communicate with all levels of management.
Team leader problem solving and motivation to take on special projects.
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 28 - 45 degrees.
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.
Some travel required as needed.
Must not have 4 or more attendance points for locations on an 8 point policy (on application date)
No written warning in the past six (6) months
No suspension on record for the last 12 months
Internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application on Workday OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience OR make sure their Career Profile in Workday is up to date and complete.
Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all candidates who are level 79 or above.
All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Processing management experience preferred.

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.