Senior Production Manager/VSM (3rd Shift) – St Joseph Prepared Foods Plant

Tyson Foods•Saint Joseph, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Production Manager/VSM assists in controlling expenses and coordinates compliance with federal meat inspection and OSHA requirements. The role interprets and enforces company policies, maintains the non-union program, helps determine manpower needs, and prepares and maintains accurate records and reports. It solves problems with effective follow-up and works with department heads to meet production, quality, yield, and other metrics while maintaining labor standards and quality of performance and product. The position oversees designated third-shift operations and maintains standards for housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety. It manages, evaluates, and trains production supervisors and carries out supervisory responsibilities, including hiring, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, coaching, and resolving complaints. The role also supports food safety, food quality, and product legality. The shift schedule varies by value stream between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM, with flexibility as needed; weekend and holiday work may be necessary. Travel is 0–20%. Relocation assistance is eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience in a meat processing facility required.
Knowledge of OSHA, USDA, and HAACP regulations.
Standard computer skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with hourly team members, upper management, and government officials.
Leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Strong managerial skills, sound judgment and decision-making, and the ability to lead by example and accept and delegate responsibility.
Excellent safety and attendance records.
Ability to work with department heads to meet safety, production, and quality goals.
Must reside in the United States to be considered.
Sponsorship is not available.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Supervisory experience in pork or beef processing preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in controlling expenses.
Coordinate compliance with federal meat 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 other goals and metrics while maintaining labor standards and product quality.
Maintain competence and standards in housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety.
Manage, evaluate, and train production supervisors.
Oversee designated shift operations and perform other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the plant manager.
Interview, hire, train, assign, and direct team members; monitor and appraise performance; reward, coach, counsel, and discipline team members; address complaints and resolve problems.
Promote personal safety and food safety and ensure food safety, food quality, and legality.