Distribution Leader 3

Job Details:

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

SUMMARY:  All Distribution Leaders will report in a timely manner to the Distribution Supervisor or Manager on all daily functions of their department. They will perform daily inspections and audits of their department to ensure associates and equipment are performing in accordance to the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) while maintaining company standards of safety, quality and efficiency. 

LEADER I ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform set-up and verify department is prepared for the day’s production; inclusive of staffing 
• Lead stretching at the beginning of the day 
• Communicate with other Leasers and Managers during lot changes and throughout the day to maintain quality and line flow 
• Complete departmental audits on equipment; product and work performance throughout the day 
• Monitor all areas within the department that affect efficiency 
• Understand the operation of all equipment within the department and how adjustments affect product quality 
• Communicate with Distribution Supervisor / Manager on downtime and apparent cause 
• Communicate with maintenance on equipment issues effecting the department 
• Perform end of the day shut down and verify shut down of all department areas 
• Perform associate training and coaching 
• Assist in completing and presenting employee reviews to direct reports 
• Contribute and support the progressive discipline process as needed for direct reports 
• Assist HR as needed; helping to facilitate information to and from direct reports in order to provide excellent customer services to employees 
• Other duties as assigned 

LEADER II ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

in addition to the Leader I duties add/change out 

• Participate in and support the progressive discipline process as needed for direct reports 
• Facilitate Daily employee information required for payroll processing 

LEADER III DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

In addition to the Leader I & II duties add/change out 

• Complete and present employee reviews 

• QUALIFICATIONS: 
• Ability to work and operate equipment safely and effectively 
• Ability to work efficiently at a fast pace; meeting minimum production speed requirements expected of direct reports 
• Must be able to work independently and make quick decisions 
• Able to discern and pay attention to quality of product 
• Willingness to function as part of a team and work toward team goals 
• Preparedness to assist in other areas of production and work overtime as required 
• Excellent observation skills and attention to detail, eager to learn new ideas 
• Highly motivated self-starter 
• Must be willing to adhere to and support all company policies, programs, rules and standards of conduct. 

LEADER I Education and/or Experience: 

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred 
• Minimum of 1-year experience in a meat processing facility preferred 
• Computer literacy preferred experience in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel Database, and Outlook beneficial 

LEADER II Education and/or Experience: 

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred 
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a meat processing facility preferred of which at least 1-year service in a leader capacity preferred 
• Computer experience; basic skill level in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel Database, and Outlook required 
• Satisfactory completion of OPR012 Production Training Program 
• Satisfactory completion of Leader Fundamentals Managerial Training Curriculum 

LEADER III Education and/or Experience: 

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred 
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a meat processing facility preferred of which at least 1.5-year service in a leader capacity preferred 
• Computer experience; basic skill level in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel Database, and Outlook required 
• Satisfactory completion of OPR012 Production Training Program 
• Satisfactory completion of Leader Fundamentals Managerial Training Curriculum 
• Satisfactory completion of Leadership Development Levels I - IV 

Communication Skills: 

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language in order to communicate satisfactorily both verbally and in writing; possessing the ability to write business correspondence and respond to questions from management. 
• Ability to train effectively. 

Physical Requirements / Environment:   

• Rarely (0-1 hrs.):  kneel, crouch or crawl 
• Occasionally (1-3 hrs.):  climb or work at unprotected heights (stairs or step up to production areas), lift/carry (up to 45 lbs.), push/pull (up to 100 lbs.), sit, squat, reach above shoulder height or slightly above 
• Frequently (3-6 hrs.):  lift/carry (up to 10 lbs.), push/pull (up to 10 lbs.), simple/firm grasping, fine manipulation/knife work, keyboarding and writing, balance 
• Continuously (6-8 hrs.):  stand/walk, bend/stoop, twist/turn, work around moving machinery, exposed to marked changes in temperature, around and amongst poultry dust, odor and blood, as well as chemical fumes, work in wet/humid environment or cold environment less than 40◦F, talk and hear, use 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses 




Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

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