General Production Manager (GPM) - 2nd Shift - Green Forest, AR

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Green Forest, AR

1d•Onsite

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.

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 principals and the ability to perform CCP monitoring verification; knowledge of fresh meats processing a plus.
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 area of responsibility; the temperature in most of the areas range 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.
This position is responsible for supervising a group of personnel who perform somewhat identical and related tasks or activities.
1-5 trips per year.
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

Familiarity with processing floor operation
HACCP certification
Knowledge of fresh meats processing

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