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

Tyson•Wilkesboro, NC

About The Position

The Production Operations Manager leads designated shift operations and is responsible for production cost control, compliance with federal meat inspection, OSHA, USDA, HACCP, and company requirements, and effective coordination with department heads. The role oversees production supervisors and supports production, quality, food safety, and safety goals. It also includes maintaining the non-union program, assessing staffing needs, keeping accurate records, resolving problems, and overseeing housekeeping, sanitation, and security standards. This position is critical to ensuring food safety, food quality, and legality in accordance with company standards and regulations. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong safety leadership and be willing and able to perform the position’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. The role may require occasional travel of 0–20%.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Minimum of 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.
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.
Occasional travel may be required (0–20%).

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
5+ years of poultry supervisory experience in a poultry processing facility preferred.
Attach a resume in PDF or Word format and/or complete the application fully with current and past work experience.

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, train, and mentor production supervisors; conduct hiring and training, assign work, monitor performance, provide feedback, and resolve issues.
Lead designated shift operations and perform other responsibilities assigned by the plant manager.
Demonstrate safety leadership and responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, following company policies, validating outputs, and supporting accountable use of AI within the team.