Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Dental, vision and Rx coverage

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Production Supervisor in the Prepared Foods Division to oversee daily production, quality, yields, and safety.

The role focuses on controlling the production process, maintaining accurate records, and staffing the line to ensure efficient operation. You will lead a team, coordinate shifts, and drive continuous improvement while adhering to USDA standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational/college courses preferred.
• 1+ year in manufacturing; prior supervisory experience required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of food industry processes and equipment; basic financial indicators.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing team, including hiring, training, and retention.
• Guide the team through shifts and rotate workstations.
• Review daily production orders to meet customer demand and ensure accurate shipments.
• Ensure all line workstations are staffed before production start.
• Maintain machinery performance and ensure USDA inspection readiness.
• Provide ongoing education on quality and safety; perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Team management

Fast-paced work

Minimal supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/college courses preferred

Job description

Job Details:At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join our team in the Prepared Foods Division as a Production Supervisor! 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're 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 equivalent; additional vocational or college courses preferred.
• Experience: 1+ years in a manufacturing environment highly preferred; prior supervisory experience required.
• 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.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of food industry processes and equipment, understanding of financial indicators/analysis, and experience in budget development/management.
• Travel: Some travel is required; this could be to other facilities or to corporate.
• Must reside in the United States. Sponsorship is not available.
• All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs.
• Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI.
• People leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible:Yes
• Work Shift:1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
• Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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