Manager Division Operations-Corporate (Springdale, AR)

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

About The Position

This position has comprehensive responsibility for the functional areas of multiple plant locations, including production, maintenance, personnel, safety, shipping, receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality, and process improvement. The role guides Plant Managers and support groups across the division and may fill in for a Plant Manager or Complex Manager when needed. It leads daily operational problem resolution, helps underperforming plants improve, and motivates leadership teams to achieve short- and long-term goals. The position supports managers through onboarding, training, coaching, and development, including identifying development opportunities and establishing training for plant-management-level leaders. It oversees special projects for the Business Unit and contributes to succession planning by identifying key performers and helping develop the talent pipeline. The role also reviews cost, performance, and efficiency data; resolves incoming- and outgoing-goods quality issues; and obtains approval for and executes capital improvements at designated facilities. The successful candidate must be willing to travel extensively and relocate when necessary. Relocation assistance is eligible. The candidate must also be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Tyson provides paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
At least 8 years of experience.
Basic computer skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience managing several groups of personnel who perform diverse tasks and activities across several locations.
Strong leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills across multiple functions and teams.
Ability to demonstrate formal and informal authority and influence.
Ability to lead by example while demonstrating the 5C’s.
Passion for continuous improvement and doing the right thing.
Problem-solving, analysis, and project-management capabilities.
Ability to influence audiences with differing viewpoints and objectives.
Business and financial acumen.
Proven cross-functional work experience.
Ability to multitask.
High level of manufacturing and technical competencies.
Strong cultural fit and ability to model the ONE Team methodology.
Willingness to travel extensively and relocate when necessary.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Relevant poultry and further processing experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee the efficient operation of production, maintenance, personnel, safety, shipping, receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality, and process improvement across multiple plant locations.
Motivate managers to guide their teams and provide programs that enhance team members’ skills.
Resolve issues related to the quality of incoming and outgoing goods.
Review cost and performance data to identify areas for improvement.
Contribute to and analyze efficiency reports.
Obtain approval for and execute capital improvements at designated facilities.
Initiate discussion and implementation of improvements across all phases of production.
Assist in identifying, evaluating, and correcting safety, food safety, and food quality problems.
Provide guidance, leadership, and coaching to Plant Managers and support groups across the division.
Fill in for a Plant Manager or Complex Manager when necessary.
Develop and lead problem resolution and provide optimal solutions for daily operations.
Address and correct underperforming plants and hold them accountable.
Motivate leadership teams to meet short- and long-term goals.
Onboard and train new Plant Managers.
Identify development opportunities for plant management and establish and deliver training for managers focused on the Plant Manager level.
Oversee and manage special projects for the Business Unit.
Identify key performers for succession planning and help develop the talent pipeline.