Sr Manager Production (APM) - 2nd Shift - Wilkesboro, NC

Tyson Farms•Wilkesboro, NC

About The Position

The Production Operations Manager leads designated shift operations and is responsible for cost control, compliance with federal meat inspection and OSHA regulations, and interpreting and enforcing company policies. The role maintains the non-union program, assesses manpower needs, keeps accurate records, resolves operational problems, and collaborates with department heads to achieve production, quality, and safety goals. It oversees housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety standards, and manages, evaluates, and trains production supervisors. The position is critical to ensuring food safety, food quality, and legality in accordance with company standards and regulations. All team members, including the Production Operations Manager, are responsible for safety and must demonstrate strong leadership and safety practices. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the plant manager. The manager is expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs. People leaders should support responsible AI adoption, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Occasional travel may be required (0–20%).

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a related industry.
Knowledge of OSHA, USDA, and HACCP regulations.
Proficiency in standard computer applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with team members at all levels and government officials.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.
Ability to manage and mentor subordinate supervisors, conduct hiring and training, assign work, monitor performance, provide feedback, and resolve issues.
Demonstrated leadership by example, sound judgment, decision-making skills, and strong managerial capabilities.
Excellent safety and attendance records.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, following company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Five or more years of poultry supervisory experience in a poultry processing facility preferred.
Occasional travel may be required (0–20%).

Responsibilities

Control expenses and ensure compliance with federal meat inspection requirements, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
Maintain the non-union program and assess manpower needs.
Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
Solve problems effectively and follow up on actions.
Collaborate with department heads to achieve production, quality, and safety goals.
Oversee housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety standards.
Manage, evaluate, and train production supervisors.
Lead designated shift operations and handle other responsibilities assigned by the plant manager.
Demonstrate strong leadership and safety practices, and use approved AI tools responsibly while safeguarding sensitive information and validating outputs.