Production Supervisor- 3rd Shift

Tyson Foods; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health benefits

Life insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift to maintain high production, quality, and yields while upholding safety standards. You will manage staffing, training, and line maintenance, coordinating with other supervisors to optimize processes and ensure USDA-compliant operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 1+ years in manufacturing with prior supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; vocational or college courses preferred.
• 1+ years in a manufacturing environment; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work 3rd shift (10pm–6:30am) and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, retain, and counsel team; educate on benefits and policies.
• Guide the team with stretch breaks and rotate workstations.
• Review daily production orders, ensure accurate shipments and record-keeping.
• Ensure all stations are staffed before production starts.
• Oversee machinery performance and maintain safety; lead monthly safety meetings.
• Collaborate with other supervisors to solve problems and ensure quality.
• Provide ongoing education on quality and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Team management

Time management

Education

High school diploma

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’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

Working hours (3rd shift (10pm-6:30am)

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High school diploma; additional vocational or college courses preferred.
• Experience: 1+ years in a manufacturing environment. Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• 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 (Not Required): Knowledge of food industry processes and equipment, understanding of financial indicators/analysis, and experience in budget development/management.
• Resume is required
• No sponsorship for this role is offered
• 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: No
• Work Shift: 3RD 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.
• Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
• 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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Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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