Manager Plant III - WATERLOO, IA

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health and dental benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Waterloo, IA is seeking a senior plant leader responsible for all functional areas of a pork processing plant, including the three production shifts, maintenance, safety, shipping, receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality and process improvement.

The role requires guiding managers to provide guidance to enhance employee skill levels and to resolve quality issues in incoming and outgoing goods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in food processing preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all functional areas of a pork processing plant across three production shifts.
• Motivate managers to guide and develop employees and programs.
• Review cost and performance data to identify areas for improvement.
• Facilitate Talent Mapping, Succession Planning and Retention programs.
• Ensure food safety, quality and legality in all operations.
• Initiate and implement production improvements and problem resolution.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for all functional areas of a Pork processing plant including the efficient operation of three production shifts, maintenance, personnel, safety, shipping, receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality and process improvement.Other responsibilities include:motivating managers to provide guidance and programs to enhance the skill level of their employees;resolving issues related to the quality of incoming and outgoing goods;reviewing cost and performance data to help determine areas that need improvement.facilitating the Talent Mapping and Succession Planning Programs and supporting the Retention Program.food safety, food quality and legality.Other duties include initiating discussion and implementation of improvement in all phases of production; assisting in identifying, evaluating and correcting problems and performing other responsibilities as the need arises.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education:Requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor s degree or equivalent.
• Experience: Progressive 8 plus years' experience. Applicable Experience in Food Processing Industry Preferred.
• Computer Skills: This job requires General knowledge of computer programs used in the operation of the production plant like Microsoft office applications, Word, Excel, Power Point, outlook, and prefer working knowledge of SAP systems.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel: 6 to 11 trips per year.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is responsible for managing several groups of personnel who perform diverse tasks and activities in more than one department.
• Priority consideration will be given to applicants at this facility, as well as priority for internal candidates impacted due to plant closure or job elimination.
• 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.

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.

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.

Hourly Applicants ONLY