Production Lead (DIST) - 2nd Shift - Tecumseh, NE

Tyson Foods; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Production Lead for the 2nd shift at their Tecumseh Plant. Responsibilities include overseeing daily production operations, ensuring quality and efficiency, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in protein processing or production and be prepared to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment, contributing to a safety-first culture.

Benefits

401(k) plans

Affordable health, life, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in meat processing or leadership capacity.
• Satisfactory completion of Operations Leadership Training Program preferred.
• Computer literacy preferred, especially in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prepare department for daily production.
• Communicate with team during production to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Conduct audits and monitor operations for safety and effectiveness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independence

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Production Lead (DIST) - 2nd Shift - Tecumseh, NE

Apply locations Tecumseh Plant - Tecumseh, Nebraska time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 17, 2025 (22 days left to apply) job requisition id R0400367

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Job Details:

Pay: $21.10/hr

Hours: 4:30PM - 1:00AM (start and end times may vary)

SUMMARY: All Line Leaders will report in a timely manner to the Production 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 Leaders 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 as required; capture and record all required data

• Monitor all areas within the department that effect efficiency

• Understand the operation of all equipment within the department and how adjustments affect product quality

• Communicate with Production 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 directs 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 ad/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 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

in addition to the Leader I & II duties ad/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, guidelines and standards of conduct.

LEADER I Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

• Minimum of 1 year experience in meat processing, production, or Leader capacity

• Satisfactory completion of Operations Leadership Training Program

• 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 Operations Leadership Training Program

• Enrollment in 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

• Attendance in Leadership Development

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

Rehire Consideration:

• Max of two (2) previous Tyson Employments to be considered for hire.
• 90 days (3 months) waiting period.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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