Manager Plant III - WATERLOO, IA

Tyson Foods•Waterloo, IA

About The Position

The Manager Plant III is responsible for all functional areas of a pork processing plant, including the efficient operation of three production shifts and oversight of maintenance, personnel, safety, shipping, receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality, and process improvement. The role supports food safety, food quality, and product legality. The position motivates managers to guide and develop employees, addresses quality issues involving incoming and outgoing goods, and reviews cost and performance data to identify improvement opportunities. It also facilitates Talent Mapping and Succession Planning Programs and supports the Retention Program. Additional duties include initiating and implementing production improvements, helping identify, evaluate, and correct problems, and undertaking other responsibilities as needed. This position manages several groups of personnel performing diverse activities across more than one department. It requires 6 to 11 trips per year and willingness and ability to meet the job’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. Relocation assistance is eligible. A resume is required; the position does not offer sponsorship.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, normally obtained through four years of college, or equivalent relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
More than 8 years of progressive experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
General knowledge of production-plant computer programs, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Willingness to travel 6 to 11 trips per year.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
A resume is required.
The position does not provide sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Applicable experience in the food processing industry is preferred.
Working knowledge of SAP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee all functional areas of a pork processing plant.
Ensure efficient operation of three production shifts and oversee maintenance, personnel, safety, shipping, receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality, and process improvement.
Motivate managers to provide employee guidance and programs that enhance workforce skills.
Resolve issues related to the quality of incoming and outgoing goods.
Review cost and performance data to identify areas for improvement.
Facilitate Talent Mapping and Succession Planning Programs and support the Retention Program.
Support food safety, food quality, and legality.
Initiate discussions and implement improvements across all phases of production.
Assist in identifying, evaluating, and correcting problems.
Manage several groups of personnel performing diverse tasks across more than one department.
Perform other responsibilities as needed.