Manager Plant III - WATERLOO, IA

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Waterloo, IA

5d•Onsite

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 employee skills; resolves issues related to the quality of incoming and outgoing goods; and reviews cost and performance data to identify areas for improvement. It also facilitates Talent Mapping and Succession Planning Programs and supports the Retention Program, with responsibility for food safety, food quality, and legality. The position initiates discussions and implements improvements in all phases of production, assists in identifying, evaluating, and correcting problems, and performs other responsibilities as needed. It manages several groups of personnel performing diverse tasks across more than one department.

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.
Eight or more years of progressive experience.
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 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.
Internal disqualifiers include six or more attendance points or any suspension on record within the last 12 months.

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, including the efficient operation of three production shifts.
Manage plant activities involving maintenance, personnel, safety, shipping, receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality, and process improvement.
Motivate managers to provide guidance and programs that enhance employee skills.
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.
Ensure food safety, food quality, and legality.
Initiate discussion and implementation of improvements in all phases of production.
Assist in identifying, evaluating, and correcting problems.
Manage several groups of personnel performing diverse tasks in more than one department.