Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Tyson Foods; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Prepared Foods division. You will lead a manufacturing line, drive output, maintain quality and safety, and coach team members across shifts to meet production goals.

Responsibilities include staffing, coordinating with maintenance, ensuring USDA and quality standards, and managing training and performance. The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or college courses preferred.
• 1+ years in manufacturing; supervisory experience required.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment; knowledge of food industry processes and equipment; budgeting experience.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other facilities or corporate.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a high-performing team; hire, train, retain; coach on benefits and company policies.
• Oversee daily production orders to meet customer demand; ensure accurate shipments and inventory rotation.
• Ensure all line workstations are staffed before shift start.
• Verify machinery is running and lines pass USDA inspections.
• Promote safety daily and lead monthly safety meetings.
• Collaborate with other supervisors to solve processing issues.
• Educate on quality and perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

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 to 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 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 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)

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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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