Meat Processing Lead Supervisor – Quality & Safety

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

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a capable supervisor to ensure high levels of production, quality, and yield while maintaining the safest working environment possible. The role requires a solid understanding of production processes, accurate record-keeping, line maintenance, and effective staffing.

The successful candidate will review daily production orders, oversee staffing and ergonomics, ensure USDA inspection standards are met, and promote a strong safety culture through daily practices and monthly

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a supervisor, lead, or team leader.
• Experience in a pork or beef processing manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervisory

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking a capable supervisor to ensure high levels of production, quality, and yield while maintaining the safest working environment possible. The role requires a solid understanding of production processes, accurate record-keeping, line maintenance, and effective staffing.

The successful candidate will review daily production orders, oversee staffing and ergonomics, ensure USDA inspection standards are met, and promote a strong safety culture through daily practices and monthly