Plant Production Leader – Meat Processing

0065 Bruss Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, located in Chicago, seeks a seasoned plant operations supervisor to support overall plant performance, control expenses, and ensure compliance with federal meat inspection, OSHA, food safety, and company requirements.

You will partner with HR and plant leadership to manage labor relations in a union environment, oversee shifts, coach production leaders, and drive safety, quality, yield, labor, and cost goals while maintaining high sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent experience; college degree preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years in related industry; 5+ years supervisory experience in a meat processing facility (pork/beef preferred); knowledge of OSHA, USDA, and HACCP regulations.
• Computer Skills: Standard computer skills.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication; able to interface with all levels including government officials.
• Special Skills: Leadership, problem solving, teamwork.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage supervisors, hire/train, and coach staff per policy.

Responsibilities

• Support plant operations and performance, including controlling expenses and ensuring compliance with federal meat inspection, OSHA, food safety, and company requirements.
• Partner with HR and plant leadership to support effective Team Member and labor relations in a union environment.
• Maintain accurate records and reports; resolve operational issues with appropriate follow-up; achieve production, quality, yield, labor, cost, and performance goals.
• Lead, develop, evaluate, and coach production leaders; oversee designated shift operations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

Tyson Foods, located in Chicago, seeks a seasoned plant operations supervisor to support overall plant performance, control expenses, and ensure compliance with federal meat inspection, OSHA, food safety, and company requirements.

You will partner with HR and plant leadership to manage labor relations in a union environment, oversee shifts, coach production leaders, and drive safety, quality, yield, labor, and cost goals while maintaining high sanitation standards.