Manager Plant III - WATERLOO, IA

Management Level:

90

Work Shift:

A Shift (United States of America)

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for all functional areas of a Pork processing plant including the efficient operation of three production shifts, maintenance, personnel, safety, shipping, receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality and process improvement.

Other responsibilities include:

• motivating managers to provide guidance and programs to enhance the skill level of their employees;
• resolving issues related to the quality of incoming and outgoing goods;
• reviewing cost and performance data to help determine areas that need improvement.
• facilitating the Talent Mapping and Succession Planning Programs and supporting the Retention Program.
• food safety, food quality and legality.

Other duties include initiating discussion and implementation of improvement in all phases of production; assisting in identifying, evaluating and correcting problems and performing other responsibilities as the need arises.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor s degree or equivalent. Equivalent relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: Progressive 8 plus years’ experience. Applicable Experience in Food Processing Industry Preferred.
• Computer Skills: This job requires General knowledge of computer programs used in the operation of the production plant like Microsoft office applications, Word, Excel, Power Point, outlook, and prefer working knowledge of SAP systems.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel: 6 to 11 trips per year.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is responsible for managing several groups of personnel who perform diverse tasks and activities in more than one department.

“Internal disqualifiers are the following:

• 6 or more attendance points

• Any suspension on record for the last 12 months”

Resume is required.

This position is not taking sponsorships.

Preference given to internal qualified candidates currently employed at this facility followed by candidates from other Tyson facilities then external candidates.

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.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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.

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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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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