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

Tyson Foods, Inc.•New London, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Production Manager oversees designated shift operations at the New London Prepared Foods Plant and assists the Plant Manager with responsibilities as needed. The role supports expense control, compliance with federal meat inspection and OSHA requirements, enforcement of company policies, and maintenance of the non-union program. It determines manpower needs and makes recommendations, maintains accurate records and reports, and follows up effectively to resolve problems. The manager works with department heads to meet production, quality, yield, safety, and other performance goals while maintaining labor standards and product quality. The position oversees housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety; manages, evaluates, and trains production supervisors; and is responsible for food safety, food quality, and legality. The position is scheduled for first shift, Monday through Friday, with frequent Saturdays and rare, as-needed Sundays. Hours are 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or the end of shift, with flexibility as needed to support second shift. Additional compensation is provided for sixth and seventh workdays. Travel is 0–10%.

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 HACCP 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.
Strong managerial skills and sound judgment and decision-making.
Ability to lead by example, accept and delegate responsibility, and solve problems efficiently with effective follow-up.
Excellent safety and attendance records.
Ability to work with department heads to meet safety, production, and quality/yield goals.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Travel requirement of 0–10%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Meat-processing supervisory experience in pork or beef preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in controlling expenses.
Ensure compliance and coordination 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.
Resolve problems effectively and provide sound follow-up.
Work with department heads to meet production, quality, yield, safety, and other performance goals while maintaining labor standards and product quality.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety.
Manage, evaluate, and train production supervisors.
Oversee designated shift operations and perform other responsibilities assigned by the Plant Manager.
Manage subordinate supervisors and carry out supervisory duties in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
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.
Take responsibility for personal safety and food safety, as well as food quality and legality.