Distribution Leader 3rd Lead PR12 Shift Waverly NE

Tyson Foods; Waverly (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in the United States is seeking a Distribution Leader to oversee daily production operations in the warehouse, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency.

You will set up the department for the day, lead start-of-day activities, perform audits, train associates and coordinate with supervision across shifts. This on-site role supports multiple Leader levels and requires teamwork in a fast-paced meat processing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a meat processing facility preferred.
• Basic computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform set-up and verify department readiness for production.
• Lead start-of-day stretch and communicate lot changes.
• Conduct departmental audits of equipment and performance.
• Train and coach associates; support employee reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Details:Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.SUMMARY : All Distribution Leaders will report in a timely manner to the Distribution Supervisor or Manager on all daily functions of their department. They will perform daily inspections and audits of their department to ensure associates and equipment are performing in accordance to the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) while maintaining company standards of safety, quality and efficiency.LEADER I ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Perform set-up and verify department is prepared for the day’s production; inclusive of staffingLead stretching at the beginning of the dayCommunicate with other Leasers and Managers during lot changes and throughout the day to maintain quality and line flowComplete departmental audits on equipment; product and work performance throughout the dayMonitor all areas within the department that affect efficiencyUnderstand the operation of all equipment within the department and how adjustments affect product qualityCommunicate with Distribution Supervisor / Manager on downtime and apparent causeCommunicate with maintenance on equipment issues effecting the departmentPerform end of the day shut down and verify shut down of all department areasPerform associate training and coachingAssist in completing and presenting employee reviews to direct reportsContribute and support the progressive discipline process as needed for direct reportsAssist HR as needed; helping to facilitate information to and from direct reports in order to provide excellent customer services to employeesOther duties as assignedLEADER II ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESin addition to the Leader I duties add/change outParticipate in and support the progressive discipline process as needed for direct reportsFacilitate Daily employee information required for payroll processingLEADER III DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIn addition to the Leader I & II duties add/change outComplete and present employee reviewsQUALIFICATIONS:Ability to work and operate equipment safely and effectivelyAbility to work efficiently at a fast pace; meeting minimum production speed requirements expected of direct reportsMust be able to work independently and make quick decisionsAble to discern and pay attention to quality of productWillingness to function as part of a team and work toward team goalsPreparedness to assist in other areas of production and work overtime as requiredExcellent observation skills and attention to detail, eager to learn new ideasHighly motivated self-starterMust be willing to adhere to and support all company policies, programs, rules and standards of conduct.LEADER I Education and/or Experience:High School diploma or equivalent preferredMinimum of 1-year experience in a meat processing facility preferredComputer literacy preferred experience in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel Database, and Outlook beneficialLEADER II Education and/or Experience:High School diploma or equivalent preferredMinimum 2 years of experience in a meat processing facility preferred of which at least 1-year service in a leader capacity preferredComputer experience; basic skill level in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel Database, and Outlook requiredSatisfactory completion of OPR012 Production Training ProgramSatisfactory completion of Leader Fundamentals Managerial Training CurriculumLEADER III Education and/or Experience:High School diploma or equivalent preferredMinimum 2 years of experience in a meat processing facility preferred of which at least 1.5-year service in a leader capacity preferredComputer experience; basic skill level in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel Database, and Outlook requiredSatisfactory completion of OPR012 Production Training ProgramSatisfactory completion of Leader Fundamentals Managerial Training CurriculumSatisfactory completion of Leadership Development Levels I - IVCommunication Skills:Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language in order to communicate satisfactorily both verbally and in writing; possessing the ability to write business correspondence and respond to questions from management.Ability to train effectively.Physical Requirements / Environment:Rarely (0-1 hrs.): kneel, crouch or crawlOccasionally (1-3 hrs.): climb or work at unprotected heights (stairs or step up to production areas), lift/carry (up to 45 lbs.), push/pull (up to 100 lbs.), sit, squat, reach above shoulder height or slightly aboveFrequently (3-6 hrs.): lift/carry (up to 10 lbs.), push/pull (up to 10 lbs.), simple/firm grasping, fine manipulation/knife work, keyboarding and writing, balanceContinuously (6-8 hrs.): stand/walk, bend/stoop, twist/turn, work around moving machinery, exposed to marked changes in temperature, around and amongst poultry dust, odor and blood, as well as chemical fumes, work in wet/humid environment or cold environment less than 40 F, talk and hear, use 20/20 vision with or without corrective lensesRelocation Assistance Eligible:NoWork Shift:3RD SHIFT (United States of America)Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.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.If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here .Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.