Sr Manager Production (APM) - 2nd Shift - Wilkesboro, NC

Tyson Foods•Wilkesboro, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operations Manager leads designated shift operations and plays a key role in cost control, regulatory compliance, staffing, and production performance. The role ensures compliance with federal meat inspection requirements, OSHA regulations, company policies, and applicable food safety and quality standards. It manages the non-union program, assesses manpower needs, maintains accurate records, resolves operational problems, and collaborates with department heads to meet production, quality, and safety goals. The manager oversees, evaluates, and trains production supervisors, including assigning work, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and resolving issues. The position also oversees housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety standards, and handles other responsibilities assigned by the plant manager. Strong safety leadership is essential to ensuring food safety, food quality, and legal compliance. The role is listed for second shift in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Occasional travel may be required (0–20%). The successful candidate must be willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 5 years of experience in a related industry.
Knowledge of OSHA, USDA, and HACCP regulations.
Proficiency in standard computer applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with team members at all levels and government officials.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.
Demonstrated leadership by example, sound judgment, decision-making skills, and strong managerial capabilities.
Excellent safety and attendance records.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
People leaders are expected to drive responsible adoption of approved AI tools, enable effective use, identify opportunities to improve team performance, and ensure the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Five or more years of poultry supervisory experience in a poultry processing facility preferred.
A resume in PDF or Word format and/or a fully completed application showing current and past work experience is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Control expenses and ensure compliance with federal meat inspection requirements, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
Maintain the non-union program and assess manpower needs.
Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
Solve problems effectively and follow up on actions.
Collaborate with department heads to achieve production, quality, and safety goals.
Oversee housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety standards.
Manage, evaluate, and train production supervisors; assign work, monitor performance, provide feedback, and resolve issues.
Lead designated shift operations.
Handle other responsibilities assigned by the plant manager.
Demonstrate strong leadership and safety practices to support food safety, food quality, and legal compliance.