General Production Manager (Smart Chicken) - 2nd Shift - Waverly, NE
Tyson Foods, Inc.

Job Details:

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At Tyson Foods, our team members' health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That's why we're committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment. All U.S. based team members are eligible for select fully funded diplomas, certificates, and degrees through high-quality programs, schools, and universities starting day one of employment.

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
• Telehealth services
  
• Well-Being Support Programs
  
• FSA and HSA available
  
• 401k
  
• Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Company Paid Life Insurance
  
• Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
  
• Fully Funded Education
  
• Discount Program
  

*Sponsorship is not offered for this position and applicant must reside in the United States.

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for directing and training supervisors in all facets including but not limited to production paperwork, yields, time and attendance, discipline, motivation, turnover, absenteeism, safety, problem solving, etc. Accountable for areas of performance, safety, quality, workers compensation, turnover, bid movement, Team Member morale, and other duties as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Checking daily production orders to ensure fulfillment of customer orders
  
• Ensuring every position is filled before start-up of production line
  
• Overseeing Team Member morning exercises and job rotation to facilitate ergonomics
  
• Ensuring all machinery is performing to the highest standard possible.
  
• Ensuring all workstations have passed USDA Inspection
  
• Promoting safety daily as well as through monthly safety meetings
  
• Ensuring accurate shipments, rotation of inventory, and proper coding of products
  
• Additionally, knowing and communicating company benefits and compensation policies to Team Members
  
• Providing encouragement to Team Members to build the best team possible
  
• Critical ability to perform the human relations functions such as training Retaining, and counseling on personal and professional problems
  
• Overseeing various processing operations and working with other supervisors in solving problems
  
• Keeping records of reworked or returned product
  
• Providing continuous education on the importance of quality
  
• Performing other responsibilities as the need arises
  

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school diploma; education beyond high school including special training, vocational school and/or college courses is preferred.

Experience: 3 years in a manufacturing environment or poultry and prior supervisory experience preferred. Two years employment at Tyson or equivalent experience preferred. Familiarity with processing floor operation is a plus; HACCP certification a plus understanding of basic HACCP principals and the ability to perform CCP monitoring verification; knowledge of fresh meats processing a plus.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to access all areas of the production floor to conduct audits and inspections; fixed ladders stairs steps etc. able to tolerate environmental conditions in the area of responsibility; the temperature in most of the areas range from 28 - 45 degrees.

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills helpful.

Communication Skills: Strong communication skills. Able to communicate with all levels of management. Special Skills: Team leader problem solving and motivation to take on special projects.

Supervisory: Responsible for all Production Operations at the facility; includes managing all production supervisor's department production schedules product rotation CCP verification schedules and overseeing safety committee; includes responsibility to review team members in these roles and develop improve deficient areas

Travel: Some travel required as needed.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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