Chief Operations Leader, Multi-Plant Excellence

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 207,000 - 345,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Long-Term Incentive Plan

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a senior operations leader to oversee production, maintenance, safety, shipping and receiving across multiple plant locations in the United States. The role drives continuous process improvement, oversees scheduling, quality and sanitation, and ensures holistic facility success.

The incumbent will manage 3-4 plant managers, lead cost and performance reviews, own capital projects, and mentor senior operations leaders while traveling extensively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing; relevant food manufacturing experience a plus.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and influencing across functions; ethical decision-making and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations across multiple plant locations including production, maintenance, safety, shipping & receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality, and process improvement.
• Lead and guide Plant Managers; own critical business metrics (P&L, ROSales, operations, people metrics); drive cost and performance improvements.
• Lead capital improvements and support development opportunities; ensure cross-functional alignment and long-term strategic execution.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Change management

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking a senior operations leader to oversee production, maintenance, safety, shipping and receiving across multiple plant locations in the United States. The role drives continuous process improvement, oversees scheduling, quality and sanitation, and ensures holistic facility success.

The incumbent will manage 3-4 plant managers, lead cost and performance reviews, own capital projects, and mentor senior operations leaders while traveling extensively.