What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager III, Poultry – Pine Bluff Complex (Pine Bluff, AR) position at Tyson Foods?
Job Details:
Summary
This position is responsible for overseeing all functional areas of a poultry processing plant. Responsibilities include the efficient operation of three production shifts, as well as oversight of maintenance, safety, shipping, receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality, and process improvement activities.
Key Responsibilities
Education
Yes
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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Summary
This position is responsible for overseeing all functional areas of a poultry processing plant. Responsibilities include the efficient operation of three production shifts, as well as oversight of maintenance, safety, shipping, receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality, and process improvement activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Motivate and guide managers to develop programs that enhance employee skill levels and performance.
- Resolve issues related to the quality of incoming and outgoing goods.
- Review cost and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Compile and present monthly expense and efficiency reports.
- Promote and communicate the Total Quality Management (TQM) philosophy to employees.
- Obtain approval for and execute capital improvement projects for the plant.
- Facilitate Talent Mapping and Succession Planning programs.
- Support and reinforce employee Retention Programs.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, food quality, and legal requirements.
- Initiate discussions and implement improvements across all phases of production.
- Assist in identifying, evaluating, and correcting operational issues.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent experience.
- Broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field typically acquired through four years of college is expected.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience required.
- Experience in the food processing industry is preferred.
- General proficiency with computer applications used in production plant operations, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Working knowledge of SAP systems is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Travel required: approximately 6–11 trips per year.
- Responsible for managing multiple groups of personnel performing diverse tasks across more than one department.
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.
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.