Senior Production Manager; 2nd Shift Kansas Prepared Foods Plant
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager
Management Level:
87
Work Shift:
2ND SHIFT (United States of America)
Shift: 2nd
Schedule: Monday - Friday, with frequent Saturdays. Sundays are rare and on an as-needed basis, Additional compensation is provided for the 6th and 7th workdays.
Hours: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM/end of shift (flex as needed)
SUMMARY: This position is responsible to assist in controlling expenses; provide for the compliance and coordination of the federal meat inspection and OSHA requirements; interpret and enforce company policies; maintain non- union program; assist in the determination of manpower needs and makes recommendations; prepare and maintain prescribed records and reports to ensure that they reflect conditions accurately; solve problems in an effective manner with sound follow up;
work with department heads to meet production quality yields goals and metrics goals while at the same time ensuring the maintenance of labor standards and quality of performance and product; inspect and maintain a high degree of competence in the areas of housekeeping safety sanitation security and food safety; manage evaluate and train production supervisors; and oversee all designated shift operations and any other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the plant manager.
Education: High School diploma with equivalent experience or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience: 5 plus years of manufacturing experience; 3 plus years supervisory experience in a food processing facility preferred; and knowledge of OSHA USDA and HAACP regulations.
Computer
Skills:
Standard computer skills.
Communication
Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be capable of communicating well both verbally and in writing with all levels of Team Members from hourly to upper management as well as government officials.
Special
Skills:
Leader, problem solver, team player.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage subordinate supervisors who supervise team members in the plant; carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization s policies and applicable laws; interview hire and train team members; plan assign and direct work; monitor and appraise work performance; reward coach counsel and discipline team members; address complaints and resolve problems.
Travel: 0-20%
Other Requirements: Lead people by example accept and delegate responsibility display sound judgment and decision-making skills; problem solve in an efficient manner with sound follow up; strong managerial skills necessary; excellent safety and attendance records. Ability to work with department heads to meet safety production and quality yields and meet goals. All Tyson Team Members are responsible for safety. This includes but is not limited to personal safety and food safety.
This position is responsible for food safety, food quality and legality.
- Must reside in the United States to be considered.
- Sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Must not have 4 or more attendance points for locations on an 8 point policy (on application date)
- No written warning in the past six (6) months
- No suspension on record for the last 12 months
This position is slated for candidates who are currently working at this facility.
Priority consideration will be provided to these applicants first.
If local Team Members are not selected, Team Members from other locations will then be reviewed for consideration.
Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:
Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all candidates who are level 79 or above.
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