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

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Wilkesboro, NC

11d•Onsite

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, interpretation and enforcement of company policies, maintenance of the non-union program, and assessment of manpower needs. The role maintains accurate records and reports, resolves operational problems, collaborates with department heads to meet production, quality, and safety goals, and oversees housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety standards. The manager also manages, evaluates, trains, and mentors production supervisors, and handles other responsibilities assigned by the plant manager. This 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 are expected to demonstrate strong leadership and safety practices. The role may require occasional travel of 0–20% and the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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, teamwork, judgment, decision-making, and managerial capabilities.
Demonstrated leadership by example and 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.

Responsibilities

Control expenses and ensure compliance with federal meat inspection, OSHA, 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 handle other responsibilities assigned by the plant manager.
Demonstrate strong leadership and safety practices to support food safety, food quality, and legality.