General Manager Production - RENDERING - WATERLOO PORK PLANT

0045 Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Production Supervisor to direct and train the shift team across production, quality, safety and paperwork. You will coach supervisors, manage schedules, and monitor yields, attendance and discipline to drive performance.

The role emphasizes second-shift coverage, HACCP awareness, and basic computer skills, with relocation assistance offered for qualified internal candidates and support for safety initiatives through CCP verification and safety committee

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year supervisory experience required.
• Two years at Tyson (or equivalent) preferred.
• HACCP knowledge a plus and CCP monitoring experience preferred.
• Familiarity with processing floor operations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and train supervisors in production, paperwork, yields, time and attendance, discipline, motivation, turnover, absenteeism, safety problem solving.
• Responsible for all Production Operations at the facility, including supervision, schedules, product rotation, CCP verification, and safety committee oversight.
• Primary coverage is second shift; flexible for department coverage as required.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Summary

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for directing and training supervisors in all facets including but not limited to production, paperwork, yields, time and attendance, discipline, motivation, turnover, absenteeism, safety problem solving etc. Accountable for areas of performance, safety, quality, workers, compensation, turnover, bid movement, team member morale and other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 1 plus years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Two years employment at Tyson or equivalent experience preferred.
• Rendering experience preferred.
• Familiarity with processing floor operation is a plus.
• HACCP certification a plus understanding of basic HACCP principals and the ability to perform CCP monitoring verification.
• Knowledge of pork processing a plus.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to access all areas of the production floor to conduct audits and inspections.
• Fixed ladders stairs steps etc.
• Able to tolerate environmental conditions in the area of responsibility.
• The temperature in most of the areas range from below freezing in winter to summer heat extremes.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.
• Communication Skills: Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to communicate with all levels of management.
• Special Skills: Team leader problem solving and motivation to take on special projects.
• Supervisory: Responsible for all Production Operations at the facility.
• Includes managing all production supervisors department production schedules product rotation CCP verification schedules and overseeing safety committee.
• Includes responsibility to review team members in these roles and develop improve deficient areas.
• Primary coverage is second shift.
• Must be flexible for department coverage as required.
• Travel: Some travel required as needed.
• Priority consideration will be given to internal applicants at this facility; other Tyson facilities; and then external candidates.
• Resume will be required for consideration for this position.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes
• Work Shift: A 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.

AI Policy

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• We provide our team members and families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Unsolicited Assistance

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.

Equal Opportunity Statements

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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Culture

At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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