Production Supervisor

Tyson Foods; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company is looking for a Production Supervisor for their 1st shift in Saint Joseph, MO. This role involves managing a team, ensuring production quality, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership qualities, problem-solving skills, and a good understanding of meat processing. Comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and education resources, are provided from day one.

Benefits

Medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage

9 paid holidays

4 weeks paid vacation upon hire

401(k) with employer match

Stock purchase program

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational training preferred.
• 1+ years of management/supervision experience or relevant Tyson Foods experience.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, and retaining production teams.
• Ensuring daily production orders fulfillment and accurate record keeping.
• Promoting safety and overseeing production operations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Work ethic

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational school or college training

Job description

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Job Details:

To feed a changing world, it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room, every Tyson Foods team member plays an important role in our success. That’s where you come in. We are hiring immediately for a Production Supervisor – 1st Shift role.

Setting the table for your success:

At Tyson Foods, our team members’ health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That’s why we’re committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family.

We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION!

Benefits include: medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage; 9 paid holidays; 4 weeks paid vacation upon hire, 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program. We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more!

This location is part of our Prepared Foods Division. As a Production Supervisor you’ll help make that happen. You can expect your day to day include maintaining high production, quality, and yields while ensuring the safest working environment possible. This position requires an essential understanding and control of the production process, accurate record keeping, and general line maintenance and staffing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You’ll build the best team possible. That includes Hiring, training, Retaining, and counseling on personal and professional problems as well as educating your team on benefits, compensations, and company policies. You’ll guide the team in stretches before their shift and rotate workstations throughout the shift

• Checking daily production orders to ensure fulfillment of customer orders ensuring accurate shipments, record keeping, rotation of inventory, and proper coding of products.

• Ensuring all workstations on your line are staffed before start-up of production

• Ensuring all machinery is performing and all workstations have passed USDA Inspection

• Promoting safety daily as well as through monthly safety meetings

• Overseeing various processing operations and working with other supervisors in solving problems

• Providing continuous education on the importance of quality

• Performing other responsibilities as the need arises

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: High school diploma or GED. Education beyond High School to include special training, vocational school and/or college is preferred.

• Experience: 1+ years of management/supervision experience OR minimum six months working as a Tyson Foods Line Lead or similar role in meat processing.

• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Special Skills: Strong leadership and problem-solving skills; strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

• Travel: Some travel is required. This could be to other facilities or to corporate.

• Preferred Skills, but NOT Required: Understanding of financial indicators / analysis and experienced in budget development / management. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Position Specific Requirements:

• Must reside in the United States to be considered.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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