Production Supervisor (3rd Shift) – St Joseph Prepared Foods Plant

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

Job summary

Tyson Foods in the United States (Missouri) is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift to lead line teams, ensure high production and quality, and uphold the safest working environment. You will manage staffing, training, and USDA-inspected operations while promoting continuous improvement.

The role requires 1+ years in manufacturing and supervisory experience; education to high school level plus, with strong leadership and communication skills. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 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, but NOT Required: Knowledge of food industry, processes and equipment and technologies. Understanding of financial indicators / analysis and experience in budget development / management.

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

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team training

Education

High school diploma

Vocational or college courses preferred

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division. We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and EDUCATION ASSISTANCE!

Shift: 3rd

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Saturday and Sundays as‑needed to support operations. Additional compensation is provided for the 6th and 7th workdays.

Hours: 11:00 PM – 8:00 AM/end of shift (flex as needed)

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

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, but NOT Required: Knowledge of food industry, processes and equipment and technologies. Understanding of financial indicators / analysis and experience in budget development / management.

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

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

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