Plant Manager III - Waldron Plant (Waldron, AR)

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants: Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates. Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes Referral Payout Eligible: No Continue growing with our family. Our team members make it happen. If you want to continue to grow in a new role internally and see a position that looks right for you, we encourage you to apply! Thanks for your commitment to Tyson Foods. Management Level: M3 Summary This position is responsible for all functional areas of a poultry processing plant, including the efficient operation of three production shifts, maintenance, personnel safety, shipping and receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality, and process improvement. Additional responsibilities include motivating managers to provide guidance and implement programs that enhance employee skill levels; resolving issues related to the quality of incoming and outgoing goods; and reviewing cost and performance data to identify areas for improvement. This role also involves compiling monthly expense and efficiency reports, promoting and explaining the Total Quality Management (TQM) philosophy to employees, and obtaining approval for and executing all plant capital improvement projects. The position is responsible for facilitating Talent Mapping and Succession Planning programs and supporting retention initiatives. Accountability for food safety, food quality, and regulatory compliance is required. Other duties include initiating and implementing improvements across all phases of production, assisting in identifying, evaluating, and resolving operational issues, and performing additional responsibilities as needed. Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in a general professional or technical field, or equivalent experience, is required. Experience: A minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience is required. Experience in the food processing industry is preferred. Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer programs used in plant operations, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), is required. Working knowledge of SAP systems is preferred. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Travel: Ability to travel approximately 6 to 11 trips per year. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is responsible for managing multiple groups of personnel performing diverse tasks across more than one department. Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) 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. 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. CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here .