General Production Manager- Temperanceville, VA- 2nd shift

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Temperanceville, VA

1d•$76,000 - $128,000•Onsite

About The Position

The General Production Manager directs and trains supervisors in production operations, including production paperwork, yields, time and attendance, discipline, motivation, turnover, absenteeism, safety, and problem solving. The role is accountable for performance, safety, quality, workers’ compensation, turnover, bid movement, Team Member morale, and other operational needs. The manager oversees production operations and supervisors, ensures customer orders are fulfilled, staffing and machinery are ready, workstations pass USDA inspection, and products are shipped and coded accurately. The role promotes safety and quality, supports Team Members through training and encouragement, and handles human-relations responsibilities such as retention and counseling. The manager is responsible for production schedules, product rotation, CCP verification schedules, and the safety committee.

Requirements

Three years of experience in a manufacturing environment or poultry, with prior supervisory experience preferred.
High school diploma.
Ability to access all areas of the production floor to conduct audits and inspections, including fixed ladders, stairs, and steps.
Ability to tolerate environmental conditions in the area of responsibility; temperatures in most areas range from 28 to 45 degrees.
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of management.
Team leadership, problem-solving, and motivation to take on special projects.

Nice To Haves

Two years of employment at Tyson or equivalent experience.
Familiarity with processing-floor operations.
HACCP certification, understanding of basic HACCP principles, and ability to perform CCP monitoring verification.
Knowledge of fresh-meat processing.
Education beyond high school, including special training, vocational school, or college courses.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Direct and train supervisors in production paperwork, yields, time and attendance, discipline, motivation, turnover, absenteeism, safety, problem solving, and related areas.
Check daily production orders to ensure customer orders are fulfilled.
Ensure every position is filled before production-line start-up.
Oversee Team Member morning exercises and job rotation to facilitate ergonomics.
Ensure machinery is performing to the highest standard possible.
Ensure workstations have passed USDA inspection.
Promote daily safety and conduct monthly safety meetings.
Ensure accurate shipments, inventory rotation, and product coding.
Know and communicate company benefits and compensation policies to Team Members.
Encourage Team Members and build an effective team.
Train, retain, and counsel Team Members on personal and professional problems.
Oversee processing operations and work with other supervisors to solve problems.
Maintain records of reworked or returned product.
Provide ongoing education about the importance of quality.
Manage production supervisors, department production schedules, product rotation, CCP verification schedules, and the safety committee.
Review Team Members in these roles and develop or improve deficient areas.
Perform other responsibilities as needed.