Managing Director Prepared Operations

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

4d•$207,000 - $345,000

About The Position

The Managing Director Prepared Operations is responsible for operations across multiple plant locations, including production, maintenance, safety, shipping and receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality, and continuous process improvement. The role owns or is responsible for key business metrics, including P&L, Return on Sales, operations, and people metrics, and executes capital improvements for designated facilities. The position provides guidance, leadership, and coaching to Plant Managers and divisional support groups. It leads problem resolution, holds underperforming plants accountable, and motivates the leadership team to achieve short- and long-term goals. The role also onboards and trains new Plant Managers and senior production managers, identifies development opportunities for plant management, and oversees special projects for the Business Unit. In the absence of the Business Unit Vice President, the position has decision-making authority. The role advances a multi-year strategy and supports operational and financial performance through team development, quality oversight, and review of cost and performance data. Extensive travel and temporary relocation may be required. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
12-plus years of progressive manufacturing experience.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to collaborate with and influence multiple functions and teams.
Ability to demonstrate formal and informal authority, lead by example, and embody the RIGHT Behaviors.
Commitment to continuous improvement and ethical decision-making.
Proficiency in problem-solving, analysis, and project management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to influence audiences with differing viewpoints and objectives.
Business and financial acumen and a track record of cross-functional work.
Ability to multitask effectively in a high-pressure environment.
High level of manufacturing and technical competence.
Ability to embody and model the ONE Team methodology.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Relevant food manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee operations across multiple plant locations, including production, maintenance, safety, shipping and receiving, sanitation, scheduling, and quality.
Drive continuous process improvement and execute capital improvements for designated facilities.
Own or oversee key business metrics, including P&L, Return on Sales, operations, and people metrics.
Motivate and guide managers to enhance the skill levels of their teams.
Address quality issues involving incoming and outgoing goods.
Review cost and performance data to identify areas for improvement.
Provide guidance, leadership, and coaching to Plant Managers and support groups across the division.
Exercise decision-making authority in the absence of the Business Unit Vice President.
Lead problem resolution, hold underperforming plants accountable, and motivate leadership teams to achieve short- and long-term goals.
Onboard and train new Plant Managers and senior production managers.
Identify and deliver development opportunities for plant management.
Oversee special projects for the Business Unit and contribute to a multi-year strategy.