Materials Manager (1st Shift) – Vernon Prepared Foods Plant

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:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

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Management Level:

M2

Highly recommend attaching a resume in a Word or PDF format when applying

Shift: 1st

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Saturday and Sundays as‑needed to support operations. Additional compensation is provided for the 6th and 7th workdays.

Hours: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM/end of shift (flex as needed). Occasional evening and after-hours work may also be needed to support operations.

SUMMARY: The Materials Manager will be responsible for directing controlling and coordinating all aspects of Materials Management, Finite Scheduling, Warehouse and Logistics, and SAP Master Data in manufacturing plant.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production Scheduling and Materials Management:

• Oversee production scheduling, materials purchasing, receiving, shipping, truck shop, warehousing, and handling within the manufacturing process.
• Provide SAP Master Data support.

Inventory and Supply Management:

• Manage raw materials, ingredients, and production supplies purchases to maintain 100% supply availability for scheduled production requirements.
• Manage all parts inventory, including fuel, for on-site truck shop operations.
• Manage all Tyson fleet vehicles for the Vernon site, to include required maintenance and service.
• Ensure inventory controls are in line with Tyson Foods finance guidelines.

Compliance and Safety:

• Responsible for SOX Key Controls provisions, Food Defense Plan, SQF Program, and Environmental Regulations associated with raw materials, ingredients, and production supplies in all storage and warehouse areas.
• Responsible for compliance, record-keeping, and associated training, for all Department of Transportation requirements for on-site Tyson CDL personnel.
• Responsible for DOT compliance for all Tyson fleet vehicles at the Vernon site.
• Maintain proper housekeeping in all facilities.
• Manage safety to ensure all goals are met or exceeded.

Team and Efficiency Management:

• Maintain a motivated team to minimize costs and maximize efficiencies while meeting corporate objectives.
• Manage Lean projects to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.

Warehouse and Storage Management:

• Manage warehouses and material product handling to minimize product damage.
• Maximize internal storage capacities in conjunction with public storage requirements.
• Manage offsite warehousing and product movement between warehouses.

Operational Improvements:

• Utilize SAP as a business transformation tool to reduce costs through operational improvements and enhanced results reporting tools.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Business Administration preferred. Master’s degree is a plus.

Experience: 5+ years of related experience in Distribution or Materials Handling. Experience in meat manufacturing and supervising managers preferred.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Computer Skills: Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as distribution software. SAP experience is a plus.

Supervisory: This position is responsible for supervising personnel across multiple departments or work units that perform similar and/or interrelated tasks and activities.

Special Skills: Demonstrated sound judgment, decision-making ability, leadership, and organizational skills. Must be flexible to work off-hours as needed to provide guidance and training for a three-shift, 6 and 7 day operation.

Travel: 0-10%

Position Specific Requirements:

• Highly recommend attaching a resume in a Word or PDF format when applying
• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Internal disqualifiers are the following:

• Must not have 4 or more attendance points for locations on an 8 point policy (on application date)
• No written warning in the past six (6) months
• No suspension on record for the last 12 months

This position is slated for candidates who are currently working at this facility. Priority consideration will be provided to these applicants first. If local Team Members are not selected, Team Members from other locations will then be reviewed for consideration.

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.

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