Senior Manager Production - Forest Distribution Center - Forest, MS

At Tyson Foods, our team members’ health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• FSA and HSA available
• 401k
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Fully Funded Education Discount Program
• Paid time off

About the role

This position is responsible for assisting in controlling expenses; ensuring compliance and coordination of federal meat inspection and OSHA requirements; interpreting and enforcing company policies; maintaining union programs; assisting in determining manpower needs and making recommendations; preparing and maintaining prescribed records and reports to accurately reflect conditions; solving problems effectively with sound follow-up.

You will work with department heads to meet production quality yields, metrics goals, labor standards, and product quality while maintaining high standards in housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety. The role includes managing, evaluating, and training production supervisors, and overseeing all designated shift operations.

This role oversees all four shipping shifts, both shifts within the Box and Supply Room operations, and the Production Planner function to ensure efficient coordination, staffing, and execution across all areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all four shipping shifts, both Box Room shifts, and all three Supply Room shifts
• 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
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, USDA, and HACCP regulations
• Maintain a high degree of competence in housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety
• Lead by example, accept and delegate responsibility, and display sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Problem-solve efficiently with sound follow-up
• Work with department heads to meet safety, production, and quality yield goals
• Ensure food safety, food quality, and legality

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent experience; college degree preferred
• 5+ years of related industry experience
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a meat processing facility (pork or beef preferred)
• Knowledge of OSHA, USDA, and HACCP regulations
• Standard computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of team members, from hourly to upper management, as well as government officials
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work 1st shift
• Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Excellent safety and attendance records

Relocation assistance eligible. Background checks are required for certain roles at Tyson.