Production Lead PR08U 2nd Shift Tecumseh NE

Tyson Foods; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods seeks a Leader I for the 2nd shift at our facility. The role reports to Production Supervisors and focuses on guiding the line, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency, and completing daily inspections and SOP compliance.

Responsibilities include leading line improvements, training staff, monitoring production goals, coordinating with the control room, and handling end-of-shift paperwork. Candidates should have high school diploma and meat processing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to work efficiently at a fast pace; meeting minimum production speed requirements.
• 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, rules and standards of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Improve efficiencies within the lines.
• Lead stretching during the shift.
• Ensure area follows proper company safety standards and report any/all non-compliance immediately to area supervisor.
• Assist in reporting safety incident details.
• Training, development and enforcement of all area SOPs.
• Ensure required production and efficiency goals are gathered, verified and met for shift.
• Monitor Lines to insurance continues flow of product.
• Communicate with supervisor on downtime and why.
• Communicate with Control Room on equipment issues.
• End of the day paper work and turn into Control Room.
• All other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Safe operation

Fast-paced work

Independence

Attention to quality

Team player

Overtime readiness

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Policy compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Job Details: This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex only. Team members interested in transferring into this position from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner. Hours are 4:30 PM -1:00 AM or until the end of production.

SUMMARY: All Line Leaders will report in a timely manner to the Production Supervisors the 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:

• Work to improve efficiencies within the lines
• Lead stretching during the shift
• Ensure area follows proper company safety standards and report any/all non-compliance immediately to area supervisor
• Assist in reporting safety incident details
• Training, development and enforcement of all area SOPs
• Ensure required production and efficiency goals are gathered, verified and met for shift
• Monitor Lines to insurance continues flow of product
• Communicate with supervisor on downtime and why
• Communicate with Control Room on equipment issues
• End of the day paper work and turn into Control Room
• All other duties assigned by management

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, rules and standards of conduct.

LEADER I Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 1-year experience in a meat processing facility preferred
• Computer literacy preferred
• Experience in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel Database, and Outlook beneficial

Communication Skills:

Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language in order to communicate satisfactorily both verbally and in writing; possessing the ability to write business correspondence and respond to questions from management.

• Ability to train effectively.

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

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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