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General Manager Production

Tyson, Inc.

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Union City, TN
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First Shift
SHIFT

Job Description

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Job Overview:

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Job Details:

SUMMARY:

As a General Manager Production, you will take on a pivotal role in overseeing the total operation of your assigned business area. Your leadership will ensure the efficient and safe manufacturing of quality products, adhering to company policies and procedures. This role is essential in driving the success of our production processes and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

  • Total Operation: Responsible for the total operation of the assigned business area, in this case Shipping/Receiving
  • Efficiency and Safety: Ensure efficient and safe manufacturing processes.
  • Daily Operations: Oversee the daily operations and maintain the entire operation of the Shipping/Receiving team that operates primarily 6 days a week.

Quality and Safety

  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with USDA, Federal, and State Regulations.
  • Innovation: Monitor and promote new ideas, encouraging the development of innovative solutions from Team Members.
  • Quality Assurance: Provide supervisors with information, materials, and training to produce the highest quality products possible.

Supervisory Support

  • Record Monitoring: Monitor records for attendance, payroll, production, safety, and ergonomics.
  • Problem Solving: Analyze non-routine problems and offer recommendations for solutions to the Plant Manager.

Team Member Relations

  • Team Engagement: Foster positive Team Member relations, addressing turnover and absenteeism.
  • Discipline and Staffing: Implement discipline and manage payroll and staffing.
  • Line Speeds: Maintain line speeds and ensure production yields meet quality standards.

Continuous Improvement

  • TQM Principles: Promote Total Quality Management (TQM) principles.
  • Feedback and Development: Encourage continuous improvement and development within the team.



QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Education beyond high school including special training, vocational school, and/or college courses, or equivalent experience.
Experience: 3 plus years general knowledge of Shipping/Receiving techniques, procedures, product yields and quality, and USDA and OSHA regulations. Processing management experience preferred.
Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.
Communication Skills: Strong communication skills.
Travel: As required.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is responsible for supervising a group of personnel who perform somewhat identical and related tasks or activities.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

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