Senior Production Manager

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Alexandria, KY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division as a Sr Production Manager! As a Senior Production Manager, you can expect your day to day to include maintaining high production, quality, and yields while ensuring the safest working environment possible. This position requires an essential understanding and control of the production process, accurate record keeping, and general line maintenance and staffing. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by overseeing our production processes and ensuring they meet the highest industry standards. Seeking a proven leader with a track record of successfully guiding teams, driving results, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years' related experience in manufacturing.
Food manufacturing experience highly preferred.
This position requires an essential understanding and control of the production process, maintenance, shipping/receiving, sanitation, quality assurance, accounting, safety, and material management and is responsible for entire plant operation in the absence of the Plant Manager.
Standard computer skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be capable of communicating well both verbally and in writing with all levels of Team Members from hourly to upper management as well as government officials.
Leader problem solver team player.
Manage subordinate supervisors who supervise team members in the plant; carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws; interview hire and train team members; plan assign and direct work; monitor and appraise work performance; reward coach counsel and discipline team members; address complaints and resolve problems.
Lead people by example accept and delegate responsibility display sound judgment and decision-making skills; problem solve in an efficient manner with sound follow up; strong managerial skills necessary; excellent safety and attendance records.
Ability to work with department heads to meet safety production and quality yields and meet goals.
Must not have 4 or more attendance points for locations on an 8 point policy (on application date)
No written warning in the past six (6) months
No suspension on record for the last 12 months

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and lead a high-performing team through effective hiring, training, and retention strategies.
Provide counseling and support for personal and professional issues.
Educate team members on benefits, compensations, and company policies.
Guide the team in pre-shift stretches and rotate workstations throughout the shift.
Ensure compliance with federal meat inspection and OSHA requirements.
Maintain non-union program.
Determine and recommend manpower needs.
Oversee designated shift operations.
Ensure all workstations are staffed before production starts.
Interpret and enforce company policies.
Maintain records and reports accurately.
Maintain competence in housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety.
Ensure all machinery passes USDA inspection before production.
Solve problems effectively and follow up accordingly.
Work with department heads to meet production quality and metric goals.
Provide continuous education on the importance of quality.
Manage, evaluate, and train production supervisors.
Promote safety daily and conduct monthly safety meetings.
Perform other duties as needed.
All Tyson Team Members are responsible for safety. This includes but is not limited to personal safety and food safety.
This position is responsible for food safety, food quality and legality.