Sr Manager Production (APM) - 2nd Shift - Wilkesboro, NC

Tyson Foods; Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid time off

401(k) plans

affordable health benefits

life benefits

dental benefits

vision benefits

prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Production Operations Manager to drive cost controls and ensure compliance with federal meat inspection and OSHA regulations while leading shift operations. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping and collaboration with department heads to meet production, safety, and quality goals.

You will supervise production supervisors, manage manpower needs, and uphold safety and sanitation standards, with responsibilities across housekeeping and food safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in a related industry with poultry supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, USDA, and HACCP regulations.
• Proficient in standard computer applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; interacts with team and government officials.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.
• Experience supervising subordinates, hiring, training, and performance feedback.
• Occasional 0–20% travel.

Responsibilities

• Control expenses and ensure compliance with federal meat inspection, OSHA, and company policies.
• Maintain the non-union program and assess manpower needs.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Solve problems effectively and follow up on actions.
• Collaborate with department heads to achieve production, quality, and safety goals.
• Oversee housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety standards.
• Manage, evaluate, and train production supervisors.
• Lead designated shift operations and handle other responsibilities assigned by the plant manager.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Summary

The Production Operations Manager plays a crucial role in cost control, ensuring compliance with federal meat inspection and OSHA regulations, interpreting and enforcing company policies, managing the non-union program, and assessing manpower needs. This role also involves maintaining accurate records, problem-solving effectively, collaborating with department heads to achieve production goals, overseeing safety and quality standards, managing production supervisors, and leading shift operations.

Requirements

• Education : High School diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Experience : Minimum 5 years in a related industry; 5+ years of poultry supervisory experience in a poultry processing facility preferred; knowledge of OSHA, USDA, and HACCP regulations.
• Computer Skills : Proficient in standard computer applications.
• Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to interact effectively with team members at all levels and government officials.
• Special Skills : Strong leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.
• Supervisory Responsibilities : Manage and mentor subordinate supervisors, conduct hiring and training, assign work, monitor performance, provide feedback, and resolve issues.
• Travel : Occasional travel may be required (0-20%).
• Other Requirements : Demonstrated leadership by example, sound judgment, decision-making skills, strong managerial capabilities, excellent safety and attendance records. As required.

Responsibilities

• Control expenses and ensure compliance with federal meat inspection, OSHA, and company policies.
• Maintain the non-union program and assess manpower needs.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Solve problems effectively and follow up on actions.
• Collaborate with department heads to achieve production, quality, and safety goals.
• Oversee housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety standards.
• Manage, evaluate, and train production supervisors.
• Lead designated shift operations and handle other responsibilities assigned by the plant manager.

Note: This position is critical for ensuring food safety, food quality, and legality in accordance with company standards and regulations. All team members, including the Production Operations Manager, are responsible for safety and must exhibit strong leadership and safety practices.

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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 2ND 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.

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 the following benefits:

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health benefits
• life benefits
• dental benefits
• vision benefits
• prescription drug benefits
• and more