Tyson Foods
Waldron, AR
Shift: Full time
Job Details: Summary 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. Additional responsibilities include motivating managers to provide guidance and implement 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. This role also involves compiling monthly expense and efficiency reports, promoting and explaining the Total Quality Management (TQM) philosophy to employees, and obtaining approval for and executing all plant capital improvement projects. The position is responsible for facilitating Talent Mapping and Succession Planning programs and supporting retention initiatives. Accountability for food safety, food quality, and regulatory compliance is required. Other duties include initiating and implementing improvements across all phases of production, assisting in identifying, evaluating, and resolving operational issues, and performing additional responsibilities as needed. Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in a general professional or technical field, or equivalent experience, is required. Experience: A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience is required. Experience in the food processing industry is preferred. Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer programs used in plant operations, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), is required. Working knowledge of SAP systems is preferred. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Travel: Ability to travel approximately 6 to 11 trips per year. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is responsible for managing multiple groups of personnel performing diverse tasks across more than one department. Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes Work Shift: 1ST 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. Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. 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 paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here . Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.