Production Lead C-Shift (Day) RVI-Harmony, NC

Tyson Foods • Harmony, NC

11d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Team Lead in the rendering department at Tyson Foods is responsible for leading a team of production workers to ensure the efficient and safe processing of raw materials into finished products. This role requires strong leadership skills, operational expertise, and the ability to motivate and mentor production teams. The Production Team Lead will work closely with production supervisors and managers to achieve production targets and maintain quality standards.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-months continuous experience in Industrial/Manufacturing/ Construction/ Landscaping Environment.
• A minimum of 6 months continuous work history in the past 2 years.
• Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 90 days.
• Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Tyson Foods.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of production workers in the rendering department, including assigning tasks, providing guidance and training, and evaluating performance.
• Coordinate production activities to meet daily production targets, ensuring compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and operational procedures.
• Monitor production processes and equipment performance, identifying and addressing issues to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Train new employees on production processes, equipment operation, and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment, facilities, and production areas, identifying maintenance needs, safety hazards, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues and implementing corrective actions to resolve production problems and prevent recurrence.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols, procedures, and regulations in all production activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with other departments, including maintenance, quality assurance, and logistics, to coordinate activities, address production-related issues, and support plant operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting and implementing changes to optimize production processes, reduce waste, and improve product quality and yield.
• Maintain accurate records of production activities, including production reports, downtime logs, and quality control records, using computerized systems and manual documentation as needed.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor production teams, prioritize tasks, and solve problems effectively.
• Knowledge of production processes, equipment, and quality standards in a manufacturing or food processing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues, supervisors, and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed to support production schedules and operational requirements.
• Commitment to upholding Tyson RVI-Harmony values of integrity, respect, and excellence in all aspects of job performance.
• Willingness to undergo training on safety procedures, equipment operation, and company policies and procedures.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees