Meat Processing Supervisor — Pork & Beef

Tyson Foods; Storm Lake, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Storm Lake, IA, is seeking a supervisor to oversee daily production, quality, and yield while maintaining a safe work environment. You will manage staffing, training, and line operations, ensuring USDA standards and accurate record-keeping.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in pork/beef processing and at least 1 year in a supervisory role, with basic computer skills and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in pork/beef processing manufacturing.
• At least 1 year experience as supervisor/lead.
• High school diploma required; additional education or specialized training preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Overseeing a team performing related tasks and activities.
• Travel 1–5 trips per year.

Responsibilities

• Review daily production orders to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of customer requirements.
• Oversee morning exercises and job rotation to support ergonomics and well-being.
• Ensure machinery operates at peak performance and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Verify that all workstations meet USDA inspection standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture 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.
• Supervise processing operations and collaborate with other supervisors to solve issues.
• Maintain records on reworked or returned products.
• Provide continuous education to the team on quality importance.

Skills

Meat processing experience

Supervisory experience

Verbal and written communication

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Tyson Foods in Storm Lake, IA, is seeking a supervisor to oversee daily production, quality, and yield while maintaining a safe work environment. You will manage staffing, training, and line operations, ensuring USDA standards and accurate record-keeping.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in pork/beef processing and at least 1 year in a supervisory role, with basic computer skills and strong communication abilities.