Associate Director Operations

Job Details: SUMMARY: This position is responsible for supporting the Case Ready Value Add division in managing all operational functions for the business. It will also include working closely with all facilities to ensure safety, labor, cost, and yield targets are achieved. In addition to the base operational activities, this role will also be responsible for developing all new product operating procedures, identifying and managing operational improvement opportunities, and communicating and monitoring the overall capacity for the business unit. This position will work closely with Operations, FSQA, and Margin Management to ensure alignment on all key initiatives and objectives. Finally, this role will own any operations related issues, yields, production opportunities and quality issues, as they arise. In addition to championing Tyson's core values and cultural tenets, this role will be held accountable for delivering financial and business objectives that include but are not limited to capital projects, conversion cost goals, yield goals, inventory levels and total plant capacity. Requirements: Education: High School diploma with equivalent experience or college degree preferred. Experience: 5 plus years of related industry; experience supporting operations in a meat processing facility pork or beef preferred; and knowledge of OSHA, USDA and HAACP regulations. Experience: 5 plus years of experience preferred, combination of work and further education beyond a BS considered. Candidate must possess a thorough knowledge of food and industrial processes and demonstrate the ability to motivate and drive plant personnel. Familiarity with sales, marketing and R&D processes preferred. Other Requirements: Lead people by example and influence others without direct authority; accept responsibility; display sound judgment and decision-making skills; problem solve in an efficient manner with sound follow up; strong leadership and relationship-building skills necessary; excellent safety and attendance records. Ability to work with department heads across assets 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. Computer Skills: Proficient computer skills. Strong analytical skills a must. Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills - both formal and informal; ability to communicate within all levels of the organization; highly collaborative leadership style; ability to lead effectively and handle conflict in a cross-functional integration role. Supervisory: Currently none. Travel: 20+ trips per year. Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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. 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. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here . Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.