Plant Manager III, Poultry – Pine Bluff Complex (Pine Bluff, AR)

Tyson • Pine Bluff, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for overseeing all functional areas of a poultry processing plant. Responsibilities include the efficient operation of three production shifts, as well as oversight of maintenance, safety, shipping, receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality, and process improvement activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent experience. Broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field typically acquired through four years of college is expected.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience required.
• Experience in the food processing industry is preferred.
• General proficiency with computer applications used in production plant operations, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of SAP systems is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel required: approximately 6–11 trips per year.
• Responsible for managing multiple groups of personnel performing diverse tasks across more than one department.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the food processing industry is preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and guide managers to develop programs that enhance employee skill levels and performance.
• Resolve issues related to the quality of incoming and outgoing goods.
• Review cost and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Compile and present monthly expense and efficiency reports.
• Promote and communicate the Total Quality Management (TQM) philosophy to employees.
• Obtain approval for and execute capital improvement projects for the plant.
• Facilitate Talent Mapping and Succession Planning programs.
• Support and reinforce employee Retention Programs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, food quality, and legal requirements.
• Initiate discussions and implement improvements across all phases of production.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and correcting operational issues.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager