Senior Production Manager/VSM (3rd Shift) – St Joseph Prepared Foods Plant

Job Details:

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At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division.

 

We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and EDUCATION ASSISTANCE! 

 

Shift: 3rd  

Schedule: Varies based on Value Stream between 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM (flex as needed). Applicants should be open to working on weekends and holidays as necessary. Additional compensation is provided for the 6th and 7th workdays.

 

SUMMARY:  This position is responsible to assist in controlling expenses; provide for the compliance and coordination of the federal meat inspection and OSHA requirements; interpret and enforce company policies; maintain non- union program; assist in the determination of manpower needs and makes recommendations; prepare and maintain prescribed records and reports to ensure that they reflect conditions accurately; solve problems in an effective manner with sound follow up; work with department heads to meet production quality yields goals and metrics goals while at the same time ensuring the maintenance of labor standards and quality of performance and product; inspect and maintain a high degree of competence in the areas of housekeeping safety sanitation security and food safety; manage evaluate and train production supervisors; and oversee all designated shift operations and any other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the plant manager. 

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred. 

Experience: 5 plus years supervisory experience in a meat processing facility required, pork or beef preferred; and knowledge of OSHA USDA and HAACP regulations.

Computer Skills: Standard computer skills. 

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be capable of communicating well both verbally and in writing with all levels of Team Members from hourly to upper management as well as government officials. 

Special Skills: Leader, problem solver, team player.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage subordinate supervisors who supervise team members in the plant; carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization s policies and applicable laws; interview hire and train team members; plan assign and direct work; monitor and appraise work performance; reward coach counsel and discipline team members; address complaints and resolve problems. 

Travel: 0-20%

Other Requirements: Lead people by example accept and delegate responsibility display sound judgment and decision-making skills; problem solve in an efficient manner with sound follow up; strong managerial skills necessary; excellent safety and attendance records. Ability to work with department heads to meet safety production and quality yields and meet goals. All Tyson Team Members are responsible for safety. This includes but is not limited to personal safety and food safety. This position is responsible for food safety food quality and legality.

 

Position Specific Requirements:

• Highly recommend attaching a resume in Word or PDF format when applying
• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

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Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

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