Tyson Foods

General Manager Production, 1st Shift - Wilkesboro Plant (Wilkesboro, NC)

Wilkesboro Plant - Wilkesboro, North Carolina Full time

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Job Details:

This position is responsible for the overall operation of the assigned business area. Responsibilities include ensuring the efficient and safe manufacturing of quality products in accordance with company policies and procedures. This role provides supervisors with the information, materials, and training needed to produce the highest quality product possible.

Additional responsibilities include monitoring records related to attendance, payroll, production, safety, ergonomics, and Total Quality Management (TQM); promoting new ideas; and encouraging Team Member engagement and idea development. The position oversees daily operations within the assigned area and analyzes non-routine problems, providing recommendations and solutions to the Plant Manager.

This role ensures compliance with USDA, federal, and state regulations and maintains full operational oversight of the assigned area, including but not limited to safety, production yields, quality, Team Member relations, turnover and absenteeism, discipline, payroll, staffing, and line speeds.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Education beyond high school, including special training, vocational school, and/or college coursework, or equivalent experience.
Experience: Three (3) or more years of experience with general knowledge of production techniques, procedures, product yields and quality, and USDA and OSHA regulations. Processing management experience preferred.
Computer Skills: Basic computer skills required.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Travel: As required.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is responsible for supervising a group of personnel performing related and similar tasks.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

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