Managing Director Prepared Operations

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

4d•$207,000 - $345,000

About The Position

The Managing Director Prepared Operations is responsible for all aspects of 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 capital improvements for designated facilities. The position provides guidance, leadership, and coaching to Plant Managers and division support groups. It motivates managers to develop their teams, addresses quality issues involving incoming and outgoing goods, and reviews cost and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement. When the Business Unit Vice President is absent, the Managing Director has decision-making authority and leads problem resolution, holds underperforming plants accountable, and helps the leadership team achieve short- and long-term goals. Additional duties include onboarding and training new Plant Managers and senior production managers, identifying and delivering development opportunities for plant management, and overseeing special projects for the Business Unit. The role contributes to a multi-year strategy and organizational growth. It oversees 4–6 Plant Managers and may require extensive travel and temporary relocation. The position is on 1st shift.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
12-plus years of progressive manufacturing experience.
Strong and effective leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills across 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.
Strong manufacturing and technical competencies.
Ability to model the ONE Team methodology.
Willingness and ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to travel extensively and temporarily relocate if 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 execute capital improvements for designated facilities.
Own or oversee key business metrics, including P&L, Return on Sales, operations, and people metrics.
Guide, lead, and coach Plant Managers and division support groups.
Motivate managers to enhance their teams’ skill levels.
Address quality issues related to incoming and outgoing goods.
Review cost and performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
Exercise decision-making authority in the absence of the Business Unit Vice President.
Lead problem resolution, hold underperforming plants accountable, and motivate leaders 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.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, safeguard sensitive information, validate AI-generated outputs, and promote accountable and effective AI use within the team.