Plant Manager II - Portland ME

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At Tyson Foods, the safety of our team members is our top priority. For that reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their 45th day of employment. Successful applicants will need to show proof of at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on or before their start date.

OUR COMPANY: With global sales of over $40 billion, Tyson Foods is one of the world’s largest food companies. Its portfolio includes $1 billion brands such as Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, and Hillshire Farm®, and leading brands such as Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells® and State Fair®. Our purpose “Raise the world's expectations for how much good food can do”. Our work environment, as well as our focus on people and innovation, makes Tyson Foods a great place to work.

Our organization is searching for a dynamic Plant Manager to take on the responsibility of overseeing plant activities in order to meet business objectives for the $8 billion Prepared Foods business. The successful candidate will be accountable for all aspects of plant performance and will ensure that objectives are attained in a cost-effective manner that’s consistent with quality requirements (and food safety, and compliance). He or she will also delegate authority to key supervisors in production, manage all functions involved and direct and coordinate operations for the processing plant.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Plant Manager is the senior leader on site and is responsible for everything that goes on inside the four walls of the plant and is the driver of the production process. We look to the Plant Manager to build a collaborative environment between operations and the rest of the organization. This dynamic leader will have a relentless focus on creating a safe environment (food safety and work environment), production efficiency, product cost, continuous improvement, ensuring a focus on talent retention, development, and driving business results the right way. This a busy and detail-oriented role, which requires both strong technical, leadership and enhanced communication skills. The ideal candidate is able to balance competing priorities, problem-solve, and work with a diverse body of stakeholders across a company.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: You will direct and coordinate production operations, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, quality, environmental health & safety, and continuous improvement at a facility employing about 350 associates. Your mission will be to ensure the production and delivery of quality products on time and in the safest, most efficient and cost-effective manner. We see this medium-sized facility as a training ground where you can showcase your potential to move up to a larger facility or pursue other career paths within the organization. Specific focus areas include:


Manage daily operations in our plant facility to achieve annual business plans

Ensure safety and efficiency of the facility

Control costs to achieve annual budget goals

In partnership with Human Resources, develop strategy, programs and tools to drive a high performing, effective organizational culture. As the key driver of the plant’s culture and retention efforts, this role will be responsible to implement programs that achieve these outcomes in a way that creates inclusion and embraces Tyson’s 5C’s.

Test and monitor plant processes

Analyze and issue production and performance reports

REQUIREMENTS OF THE PLANT MANAGER



BS in engineering or technical field strongly preferred

8 years proven leadership in manufacturing operations. Applicable Experience in Food Processing Industry Preferred.

Experience within high volume, high mix manufacturing operations

Proven Lean Manufacturing skills (Daily Management, Kaizen, Gemba, 5s, etc.)

Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants

Strategic, analytical and conceptual problem solver, with the ability to look into the details and interpret the impact of key business drivers; detect patterns and trends across disparate sources of data; creatively analyze unfamiliar problems; and synthesize the so what's out of analytics and KPI’s. Superior strategic thinking and decision making skills. Strong financial acumen, coupled with broad business/operations experience.

Aptitude for equipment operation and troubleshooting

Experience in materials management, manufacturing engineering, warehousing, distribution, purchasing and planning.

Proficient with MS Office

Leadership that yields inclusion and engagement of all team members in the plant to achieve targets and improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Environment and Working Climate

Ability to develop and maintain strong, effective internal customer/business partner relationships.

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), interpersonal and influencing skills.

Must possess self-awareness and a proven track record of success.

Sense of urgency and ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

Ability to travel up to 25%


Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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/Affirmative Action 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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