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Transportation General Manager - Logistics

Tyson Foods

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Yesterday

Location
Springdale, AR Terminal Office - Springdale, Arkansas, United States of America
Type
Full-time
Department
Operations
Seniority
Manager
Closing date
Today
Source
Workday

Description

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

Continue growing with our family. 

Our team members make it happen. If you want to continue to grow in a new role internally and see a position that looks right for you, we encourage you to apply!


Thanks for your commitment to Tyson Foods. 

Management Level:

M2

SUMMARY: General Manager of Transportation overseeing operations across multiple shifts. Hands-on team lead, supports scheduling and organization, trains new employees, and fills in during staffing gaps to maintain smooth workflow. Works closely with the Terminal Manager and serves as a key part of the succession plan for future terminal leadership.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Oversee day‑to‑day operations for Tyson Foods’ Private Fleet across multiple shifts.

  • Provide leadership, guidance, and real‑time decision support to team members throughout the operation.

  • Coordinate scheduling, staffing, and shift coverage to maintain consistent service levels.

  • Train, coach, and onboard new Team Members, reinforcing safety, compliance, customer service and operational standards.

  • Step-in to perform operational duties during vacations, absences, or staffing shortages.

  • Monitor performance, identify issues, and support continuous improvement across shifts.

  • Assist the Terminal Manager with planning, organizing, and executing operational strategies.

  • Maintain communication across shifts to ensure alignment, handoff accuracy, and operational continuity.

  • Support compliance with Tyson Foods’ policies, DOT regulations, and Company safety initiatives.

  • Serve as a key leader within Transportation’s succession plan, developing skills and readiness for future Terminal Manager responsibilities.

  • Other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience: 3+ years’ transportation or logistics experience with Tyson Private Fleet operational experience preferred.

Computer Skills: Must be proficient across Microsoft tools including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and Copilot.

Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communicator with the ability to deliver clear directions and maintain consistent information flow between teams and leadership

Special Skills: Self-motivated, approachable leader who takes initiative, anticipates needs and acts decisively

Supervisory: Responsible for supervising and training several Team Members.

Travel: 1-4 trips per year

* RESUME REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE *

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.


The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.


Tyson is an Equal Opportunity 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.


CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here.

Skills

ExcelComplianceCustomer Service

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