Senior Production Manager/VSM (2nd Shift) - St Joseph Prepared Foods Plant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one of employment

Education assistance

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a skilled supervisor for the 2nd shift in our Prepared Foods division. You will oversee shift operations, ensure compliance with meat inspection, OSHA requirements, and company policies while guiding a team towards production quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include training and evaluating production supervisors, coordinating manpower, and maintaining safety, sanitation, and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a meat processing facility (pork/beef preferred).
• Knowledge of OSHA, USDA and HACCP regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to interact with all levels and officials.
• Strong leadership, problem solving, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations and supervise subordinate supervisors.
• Meet production quality, yields, and labor standards.
• Ensure housekeeping, safety, sanitation, and food safety.
• Train and evaluate production supervisors; manage performance.

Skills

People leadership

Problem solving

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Standard computer skills

Job description

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.

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

Shift

2nd

Schedule

Varies based on Value Stream between 2:00 PM. to 2:00 AM (flex as needed). Applicants should be open to working on weekends and holidays as necessary. Additional compensation is provided for the 6th and 7th workdays.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible to assist in controlling expenses; provide for the compliance and coordination of the federal meat inspection and OSHA requirements; interpret and enforce company policies; maintain non- union program; assist in the determination of manpower needs and makes recommendations; prepare and maintain prescribed records and reports to ensure that they reflect conditions accurately; solve problems in an effective manner with sound follow up; work with department heads to meet production quality yields goals and metrics goals while at the same time ensuring the maintenance of labor standards and quality of performance and product; inspect and maintain a high degree of competence in the areas of housekeeping safety sanitation security and food safety; manage evaluate and train production supervisors; and oversee all designated shift operations and any other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the plant manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: 5 plus years supervisory experience in a meat processing facility required, pork or beef preferred; and knowledge of OSHA USDA and HAACP regulations.
• Computer Skills: Standard computer skills.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be capable of communicating well both verbally and in writing with all levels of Team Members from hourly to upper management as well as government officials.
• Special Skills: Leader, problem solver, team player.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage subordinate supervisors who supervise team members in the plant; carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization s policies and applicable laws; interview hire and train team members; plan assign and direct work; monitor and appraise work performance; reward coach counsel and discipline team members; address complaints and resolve problems.
• Travel: 0-20%
• Other Requirements: Lead people by example accept and delegate responsibility display sound judgment and decision‑making skills; problem solve in an efficient manner with sound follow up; strong managerial skills necessary; excellent safety and attendance records. Ability to work with department heads to meet safety production and quality yields and meet goals. All Tyson Team Members are responsible for safety. This includes but is not limited to personal safety and food safety. This position is responsible for food safety food quality and legality.

Position Specific Requirements

• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Work Shift

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

Other Company Statements

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.

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) plan