Senior Production Manager (1st Shift) – Cincinnati Prepared Foods Plant

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Production Manager oversees production processes at the Cincinnati Prepared Foods Plant, maintaining production, quality, and yields while ensuring a safe working environment. The role requires understanding and control of production processes, accurate recordkeeping, line maintenance, staffing, and oversight of designated shift operations. The manager is responsible for the entire plant operation in the Plant Manager’s absence and for food safety, food quality, and legality. The position leads production teams and supervisors, promotes continuous improvement, and ensures operations meet applicable industry and regulatory standards. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with frequent Saturdays and rare Sundays as needed. Hours are 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or the end of shift, with flexibility as needed. Additional compensation is provided for the sixth and seventh workdays. Travel is listed as 0–20. Relocation assistance is eligible. Candidates must reside in the United States; sponsorship is unavailable. The position is slated for current employees at the facility, who receive priority consideration, followed by employees at other locations if no local team member is selected. Internal candidates at management level 79 or above will have their current manager notified upon selection for interview. Applicants must meet the stated internal attendance and disciplinary criteria where applicable. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related manufacturing experience.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
Strong managerial skills and sound judgment and decision-making; ability to lead by example and accept and delegate responsibility.
Ability to work with department heads to meet safety, production, quality, yield, and other goals, and to solve problems efficiently with follow-up.
Excellent safety and attendance records.
Must be willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
For applicable internal candidates: no four or more attendance points under an 8-point policy on the application date, no written warning in the previous six months, and no suspension on record during the previous 12 months.

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Attaching a resume in Word or PDF format is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Build and lead a high-performing team through hiring, training, and retention.
Provide counseling and support for team members’ personal and professional issues, and educate them about benefits, compensation, and company policies.
Lead pre-shift stretches and rotate team members among workstations during the shift.
Ensure compliance with federal meat inspection requirements and OSHA requirements, and maintain the non-union program.
Determine and recommend manpower needs; oversee designated shift operations; and ensure workstations are staffed before production begins.
Interpret and enforce company policies, and maintain accurate records and reports.
Maintain competence in housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety.
Ensure all machinery passes USDA inspection before production.
Solve problems and follow up; work with department heads to achieve production, quality, and metric goals; and provide ongoing education about quality.
Manage, evaluate, and train production supervisors.
Promote safety daily and conduct monthly safety meetings.
Manage subordinate supervisors and their oversight of plant team members, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, recognizing, coaching, counseling, and disciplining team members, and resolving complaints and problems.
Perform other duties as needed.
Be responsible for food safety, food quality, and legality, as well as personal safety and food safety responsibilities shared by all Tyson team members.