B-Shift Production Supervisors (Retrim) - Storm Lake, IA

Tyson Foods; Storm Lake (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Storm Lake, IA is seeking a production supervisor to ensure high production, quality, and yield while upholding the safest work environment. You will oversee daily operations, review production orders, monitor line performance, and guide team members.

The role requires at least 1 year in a meat manufacturing environment and 1+ year in supervision, a high school diploma, and strong communication. Travel is occasional, relocation not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in meat manufacturing environments preferred.
• Minimum 1 year in a meat manufacturing environment with supervisory or team lead experience.
• Strong communication and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review daily production orders for timely/accurate fulfillment.
• Oversee onboarding and ergonomics, and lead safety practices.
• Ensure machinery operates at peak performance and troubleshoot as needed.
• Maintain USDA inspection standards and keep accurate records.
• Lead safety meetings and promote a high-performing workforce.
• Oversee shipping, inventory rotation, and product coding.
• Communicate benefits and policies to team members.
• Coach, train, retain, and counsel staff as required.
• Collaborate with other supervisors to resolve production issues.
• Maintain records on rework/returns and educate on quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary

This role is responsible for ensuring high levels of production, quality, and yield, while maintaining the safest working environment possible. The position requires a solid understanding of production processes, accurate record-keeping, line maintenance, and effective staffing.

Key Responsibilities

• Review daily production orders to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of customer requirements.
• Oversee morning exercises and job rotation to support Team Member ergonomics and well-being.
• Ensure all machinery operates at peak performance and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Verify that all workstations meet USDA inspection standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture through daily practices and lead monthly safety meetings.
• Oversee accurate shipping, inventory rotation, and product coding.
• Communicate company benefits and compensation policies clearly to Team Members.
• Motivate and encourage Team Members to foster a high-performing, engaged workforce.
• Handle human relations tasks including training, retention, and counseling on personal and professional matters.
• Supervise various processing operations, collaborating with other supervisors to solve production issues.
• Maintain records on reworked or returned products.
• Provide continuous education to the team on the importance of quality.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year in a meat manufacturing environment (preferably pork or beef), plus 1+ year of supervisory or team lead experience.
• Education: High school diploma required; additional education or specialized training preferred.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer proficiency.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Supervisory: Responsible for overseeing a team performing related tasks and activities.
• Travel: 1–5 trips per year.

AI Responsibilities

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes

Work Shift

Work Shift: B Shift (United States of America)

Background Check

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Physical Requirements

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.

Benefits

• 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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Company Culture

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.