Manager Plant III - WATERLOO, IA

Tyson Fresh Meats•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, maintenance, personnel, safety, shipping, receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality, and process improvement. The role motivates managers to provide guidance and programs that enhance employees’ skill levels; resolves issues involving the quality of incoming and outgoing goods; and reviews cost and performance data to identify areas for improvement. It facilitates Talent Mapping and Succession Planning Programs and supports the Retention Program, while maintaining food safety, food quality, and legality. The role also initiates discussions and implements improvements across production, helps identify, evaluate, and correct problems, and performs other responsibilities as needed. This position manages several groups of personnel performing diverse tasks across more than one department. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and must be willing to travel 6 to 11 trips per year. Relocation assistance is eligible. The position does not offer sponsorship.

Requirements

Broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field, normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Progressive experience of 8 or more years.
General knowledge of computer programs used in production plant operations, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to travel 6 to 11 trips per year.
Ability and willingness to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Resume required.
Position does not offer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee all functional areas of a pork processing plant and ensure efficient operation of three production shifts.
Oversee maintenance, personnel, safety, shipping, receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality, and process improvement.
Motivate managers to provide guidance and programs that enhance employees’ skill levels.
Resolve issues related to the quality of incoming and outgoing goods.
Review cost and performance data to identify areas needing 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 in all phases of production.
Assist in identifying, evaluating, and correcting problems.
Manage several groups of personnel performing diverse tasks and activities in more than one department.
Perform other responsibilities as needed.