Senior Production Manager/VSM; 3rd Shift St Joseph Prepared Foods Plant
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager
Shift: 3rd
Schedule:
Varies based on Value Stream between 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM (flex as needed). Applicants should be open to working on weekends and holidays as necessary. Additional compensation is provided for the 6th and 7th workdays.
- 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
- oversee all designated shift operations and any other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the plant manager
- Education:
High School diploma or equivalent required - Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience:
5 plus years supervisory experience in a meat processing facility required, pork or beef preferred - 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
- Leader, problem solver, team player.
- 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
- You will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended
- Must reside in the United States to be considered.
- Sponsorship is not available for this position.
- 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.
- Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
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.
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