Senior Production Manager (1st Shift) - Cincinnati Prepared Foods Plant
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The Senior Production Manager oversees production processes at Tyson Foods’ Prepared Foods plant, maintaining production, quality, yields, and workplace safety. The role leads teams and shift operations, manages production supervisors, and ensures compliance with food safety and inspection requirements. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; the posting requires 5+ years of related manufacturing experience and highly prefers food manufacturing experience.
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Job Details: Highly recommend attaching a resume in Word or PDF format when applying At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division. We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and EDUCATION ASSISTANCE! Shift: 1ST Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday, with frequent Saturdays. Sundays are rare and on an as-needed basis, Additional compensation is provided for the 6th and 7th workdays. Hours: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM/end of shift (flex as needed) As a Senior Production Manager, you can expect your day to day to include maintaining high production, quality, and yields while ensuring the safest working environment possible. This position requires an essential understanding and control of the production process, accurate record keeping, and general line maintenance and staffing. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by overseeing our production processes and ensuring they meet the highest industry standards. Seeking a proven leader with a track record of successfully guiding teams, driving results, and fostering a culture of excellence. RESPONSIBILITIES: Leadership and Team Building: * Build and lead a high-performing team through effective hiring, training, and retention strategies. * Provide counseling and support for personal and professional issues. * Educate team members on benefits, compensations, and company policies. Operations Management: * Guide the team in pre-shift stretches and rotate workstations throughout the shift. * Ensure compliance with federal meat inspection and OSHA requirements. * Maintain non-union program. * Determine and recommend manpower needs. * Oversee designated shift operations. * Ensure all workstations are staffed before production starts. Quality and Compliance: * Interpret and enforce company policies. * Maintain records and reports accurately. * Maintain competence in housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety. * Ensure all machinery passes USDA inspection before production. Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement: * Solve problems effectively and follow up accordingly. * Work with department heads to meet production quality and metric goals. * Provide continuous education on the importance of quality. Personnel Management: * Manage, evaluate, and train production supervisors. Safety Promotion: * Promote safety daily and conduct monthly safety meetings. Additional Responsibilities: * Perform other duties as needed. REQUIREMENTS: * Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Experience: 5+ years' related experience in manufacturing. Food manufacturing experience highly preferred. This position requires an essential understanding and control of the production process, maintenance, shipping/receiving, sanitation, quality assurance, accounting, safety, and material management and is responsible for entire plant operation in the absence of the Plant
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Set against the 676 open Production Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
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- This postingNot listed
- US median$95–130K/yr331 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 43 open Production Manager jobs in Ohio and 676 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Production Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (518 postings).
- Education
- 176 of the 676 open Production Manager jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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