Managing Director Prepared Operations

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

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 oversees execution of capital improvements at designated facilities. The position provides leadership, guidance, and coaching to Plant Managers and divisional support groups. It has decision-making authority in the absence of the business unit Vice President, leads problem resolution, holds underperforming plants accountable, and motivates leaders to achieve short- and long-term goals. Additional duties include onboarding and training new plant managers and senior production managers, developing plant management, and overseeing Business Unit special projects. The role contributes to a multi-year strategy and the organization’s financial and operational performance. The position oversees 4–6 Plant Managers. Extensive travel and temporary relocation may be required. The work shift is 1st shift. Relocation assistance is not eligible. The listed base pay range is $207,000–$345,000, with an annual incentive plan and a long-term incentive plan. Professional team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs. People leaders are also expected to support responsible AI adoption and ensure accountability for AI-supported outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
12-plus years of progressive manufacturing experience.
Strong and effective leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills across 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, with a track record of cross-functional work.
Ability to multitask effectively in a high-pressure environment.
High level of manufacturing and technical competency.
Strong cultural fit, embodying and modeling the ONE Team methodology.
Willingness and ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsible use of approved AI tools, including protecting sensitive information, following company policies, critically evaluating outputs, and applying professional judgment.
Extensive travel and temporary relocation may be required.

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 review cost and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Own or contribute to key business metrics, including P&L, Return on Sales, operations, and people metrics.
Oversee execution of all capital improvements for designated facilities.
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 the leadership team to achieve short- and long-term goals.
Motivate and guide managers to improve the skills of their teams.
Address quality issues involving incoming and outgoing goods.
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.
Contribute to a multi-year strategy and the organization's financial and operational performance.
Promote responsible adoption of approved AI tools and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.