Manager Plant III - WATERLOO, IA

Job Details:

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for all functional areas of a Pork processing plant including the efficient operation of three production shifts, maintenance, personnel, safety, shipping, receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality and process improvement.

Other responsibilities include:

• motivating managers to provide guidance and programs to enhance the skill level of their employees;
• resolving issues related to the quality of incoming and outgoing goods;
• reviewing cost and performance data to help determine areas that need improvement.
• facilitating the Talent Mapping and Succession Planning Programs and supporting the Retention Program.
• food safety, food quality and legality.

Other duties include initiating discussion and implementation of improvement in all phases of production; assisting in identifying, evaluating and correcting problems and performing other responsibilities as the need arises.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor s degree or equivalent. Equivalent relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: Progressive 8 plus years’ experience. Applicable Experience in Food Processing Industry Preferred.
• Computer Skills: This job requires General knowledge of computer programs used in the operation of the production plant like Microsoft office applications, Word, Excel, Power Point, outlook, and prefer working knowledge of SAP systems.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel: 6 to 11 trips per year.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is responsible for managing several groups of personnel who perform diverse tasks and activities in more than one department.

Resume is required.

This position is not taking sponsorships.

Preference given to internal qualified candidates currently employed at this facility followed by candidates from other Tyson facilities then external candidates.

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:

Yes

Work Shift:

A Shift (United States of America)

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