Plant Manager III Monroe Plant (Monroe, NC)

0003 Tyson Farms, Inc.; Oakland (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Health, life, dental, vision and Rx

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. seeks a senior plant leader to manage all functional areas of a poultry processing facility. You will run three production shifts, oversee maintenance, safety, sanitation, and scheduling, and drive process improvements and cost efficiency.

You will lead managers, champion TQM, ensure food safety and product legality, and coordinate talent mapping, succession planning, and retention initiatives across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, typically four years in a general professional or technical field.
• Eight or more years of progressive leadership experience required.
• Working knowledge of SAP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all functional areas of a poultry processing plant.
• Ensure efficient operation of three production shifts including maintenance, safety, shipping/receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality, and process improvement.
• Motivate and support managers in guiding and developing employee skills.
• Resolve issues related to the quality of incoming and outgoing goods.
• Analyze cost and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Compile and present monthly expense and efficiency reports.
• Promote Total Quality Management across the facility.
• Execute all plant capital improvement projects.
• Facilitate Talent Mapping and Succession Planning programs.
• Support retention initiatives.
• Maintain accountability for food safety, quality, and product legality.
• Identify and implement improvements across all production phases.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Quality control

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

This position is responsible for all functional areas of a poultry processing plant, including the efficient operation of three production shifts, maintenance, personnel safety, shipping and receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality, and process improvement. The role also includes motivating managers to provide guidance and development programs that enhance employee skill levels, resolving issues related to the quality of incoming and outgoing goods, and reviewing cost and performance data to identify areas for improvement. Additional responsibilities include compiling monthly expense and efficiency reports, promoting and explaining Total Quality Management (TQM) philosophy to employees, and obtaining approval for and executing all plant capital improvement projects. This position is responsible for facilitating Talent Mapping and Succession Planning programs and supporting retention initiatives. The role is also accountable for food safety, food quality, and product legality.

Key Responsibilities

Direct and oversee all functional areas of a poultry processing plant.

Ensure the efficient operation of three production shifts, including maintenance, personnel safety, shipping and receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality, and process improvement activities.

Motivate and support managers in providing guidance and development programs to enhance employee skills and performance.

Resolve issues related to the quality of incoming and outgoing goods.

Analyze cost and performance data to identify opportunities for operational improvement.

Compile and present monthly expense and efficiency reports.

Promote and communicate the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) throughout the facility.

Obtain approval for and execute all plant capital improvement projects.

Facilitate Talent Mapping and Succession Planning programs.

Support employee retention initiatives.

Maintain accountability for food safety, food quality, and product legality.

Initiate and implement improvements across all phases of production.

Assist in identifying, evaluating, and correcting operational problems.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent, typically acquired through four years of college-level study in a general professional or technical field.
• Experience: Eight (8) or more years of progressive leadership experience required.
• Experience in the poultry industry or the food processing industry preferred.
• Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer applications used in plant operations, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook. Working knowledge of SAP systems preferred.

Additional Requirements

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Travel Ability: ability to travel approximately 6 to 11 times per year.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for managing multiple groups of personnel performing diverse tasks and activities across more than one department. 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.

Background checks: 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.

Relocation Assistance: Eligible: Yes

Hourly Applicants ONLY

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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.

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.

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