General Manager Production 1st Shift

Job Summary

The General Supervisor is responsible for the overall operation and performance of an assigned business area, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective production of high‑quality products in compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. This position provides leadership, direction, coaching, and support to Production Supervisors and Team Members to achieve operational, quality, safety, and productivity objectives.

• Oversee daily operations; monitor attendance, payroll, production, safety, ergonomics, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote employee engagement and innovation; identify opportunities to improve operational performance.
• Analyze complex operational issues, develop recommendations, and collaborate with plant leadership to implement effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, OSHA, federal, state, and company regulations while driving results in safety, quality, production yields, labor management, staffing, employee relations, retention, discipline, payroll accuracy, and production efficiency.
• Directly supervise, develop, coach, and perform performance management of Production Supervisors.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Plant Manager.

• Education
  : post‑secondary education, specialized training, vocational certification, college coursework, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience
  :
  Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or processing operations; strong knowledge of production processes, product yields, quality standards, and USDA and OSHA regulations; previous supervisory or management leadership experience preferred.
• Computer Skills
  :
  Excellent computer skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; ability to analyze data, prepare reports, manage electronic records, and learn plant‑specific systems and software.
• Communication Skills
  :
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Team Members, Production Supervisors, management, and external stakeholders; ability to deliver training, coaching, performance feedback, and operational updates clearly and professionally.
• Travel
  :
  As required.
• Other
  :
  Hourly Applicants ONLY;
  Relocation Assistance Eligible:
  Yes;
  
  Work Shift:
  
  A Shift (United States of America); certain roles at Tyson require background checks.

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

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.