Senior Manager Production - B Shift - Hides & Tannery Dept

Tyson Fresh Meats•Dakota City, NE

10h

About The Position

The Senior Manager Production is responsible for overseeing designated shift operations in the Hides & Tannery Department. The role assists with expense control, compliance and coordination of hide inspection and OSHA requirements, enforcement of company policies, and maintenance of the non-union program. It helps determine manpower needs and makes recommendations, maintains accurate records and reports, and resolves problems with effective follow-up. The manager works with department heads to achieve production, quality, yield, safety, and other metrics while maintaining labor standards and quality of performance and product. The position also monitors housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and plant safety; manages, evaluates, and trains production supervisors; and performs other duties as assigned by the plant manager. The role is responsible for plant safety, hide quality, and legality. It supervises subordinate supervisors and their teams, including hiring, training, work planning and direction, performance monitoring, coaching, discipline, and complaint resolution. The successful candidate must be able to perform the job’s physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. The position is designated for candidates currently working at this facility, with priority consideration given to those applicants. If local team members are not selected, applicants from other locations and external candidates may be considered. Applicants must provide a resume. Internal applicants at management and management-support levels should upload a resume or fully document current and past work experience in their application. Internal applicants at level 79 or above will have their current manager automatically notified upon selection for interview.

Requirements

High school diploma with equivalent experience; a college degree is preferred.
At least 5 years of related industry experience.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience in a meat-processing facility.
Knowledge of OSHA, LWG audits, and hide/tannery regulations.
Standard computer skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with team members at all levels and government officials.
Leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Ability to lead by example, accept and delegate responsibility, and demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making.
Strong managerial skills and efficient problem-solving with sound follow-up.
Excellent safety and attendance records.
Ability to work with department heads to meet safety, production, and quality/yield goals.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must provide a resume to be considered.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Supervisory experience in a pork or beef meat-processing facility; hide/tannery plant experience preferred.
Experience with hide/tannery operations.

Responsibilities

Assist in controlling expenses.
Ensure compliance and coordinate hide inspection and OSHA requirements.
Interpret and enforce company policies and maintain the non-union program.
Assist in determining manpower needs and make recommendations.
Prepare and maintain prescribed records and reports that accurately reflect conditions.
Solve problems effectively and provide sound follow-up.
Work with department heads to meet production, quality, yield, safety, and metrics goals while maintaining labor standards and quality of performance and product.
Inspect and maintain housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and plant safety standards.
Manage, evaluate, and train production supervisors.
Oversee designated shift operations and perform other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the plant manager.
Manage subordinate supervisors who supervise plant team members.
Interview, hire, and train team members; plan, assign, and direct work; monitor and appraise performance; reward, coach, counsel, and discipline team members; and address complaints and resolve problems.
Promote safety, including personal and hide/tannery safety, and maintain responsibility for plant safety, hide quality, and legality.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools and ensure the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.