A-Shift Rendering General Manager

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Storm Lake (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Life insurance

Dental

Vision

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a Rendering General Manager to lead the rendering operation, ensuring safe and efficient production of high-quality products in line with company policies.

The role provides direction to supervisors and Team Members, ensuring they have the resources, training, and information to meet goals and maintain performance standards. The position emphasizes safety, quality, productivity, staffing, and continuous improvement while maintaining USDA and OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• Education beyond high school or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in manufacturing/processing/rendering operations with knowledge of production techniques, yields, quality, USDA/OSHA requirements.
• Basic computer proficiency for production, staffing, payroll, reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication across all levels.
• Leadership experience to guide supervisors and team members in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily rendering operations and ensure safe, efficient production.
• Monitor safety, yields, quality, staffing, payroll, attendance, turnover and Team Member relations.
• Promote continuous improvement by encouraging ideas from Team Members and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, federal and state regulations and drive operational excellence across the rendering operation.

Job description

Management Level:

86

Work Shift:

A Shift (United States of America)

Job Summary

The Rendering General Manager is responsible for the overall operation and performance of the assigned rendering business area, ensuring the safe, efficient, and consistent production of quality products in accordance with company policies and procedures. This position provides leadership and direction to supervisors and Team Members by ensuring they have the information, materials, training, and resources necessary to achieve operational goals and maintain high standards of performance.

Key responsibilities include overseeing daily rendering operations; monitoring safety, production yields, quality, staffing, payroll, attendance, turnover, absenteeism, discipline, ergonomics, line speeds, and Team Member relations; and promoting continuous improvement by encouraging and supporting new ideas from Team Members and leadership. The Rendering General Manager analyzes non-routine operational issues, identifies opportunities for improvement, and provides recommendations and solutions to the Plant Manager.

This position is also responsible for maintaining compliance with applicable USDA, federal, and state regulations while driving operational excellence, product quality, workplace safety, and overall performance throughout the assigned rendering operation.

Requirements

Education: Education beyond high school, including specialized training, vocational or technical school, college coursework, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience: 3+ years of manufacturing, processing, or rendering operations experience with demonstrated knowledge of production techniques, operational procedures, product yields, quality standards, and USDA and OSHA requirements. Previous leadership or management experience in rendering, processing, or a related manufacturing environment is required.

Computer Skills: Basic computer proficiency and the ability to utilize systems required for production, staffing, payroll, reporting, and other operational responsibilities.

Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the operation.

Leadership Skills: Ability to lead supervisors and Team Members in a fast-paced production environment while supporting safety, quality, productivity, staffing, and continuous improvement objectives.

Travel: As required based on business needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for leading and supervising personnel within the assigned rendering operation and ensuring teams perform their responsibilities safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established operating requirements.

About requisition

Internal disqualifiers

• 6 attendance points
• Any suspension on record in the last 12 months

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all candidates who are level 79 or above.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

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

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.

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.

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