Senior Production Manager/VSM (3rd Shift) – St Joseph Prepared Foods Plant

Tyson Foods; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one

Education assistance

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision and Rx

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Saint Joseph, MO, is hiring a shift supervisor to oversee all designated shift operations.

The role requires managing production supervisors, ensuring safety, quality, sanitation, and food safety, and maintaining labor standards while coordinating with department heads to meet yields and performance goals. The position includes 3rd shift hours (9:00 PM to 9:00 AM vary by value stream), weekend/holiday coverage, and additional compensation for extra days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years supervisory experience in a meat processing facility; pork or beef preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, USDA and HAACP regulations.
• Standard computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leader, problem solver, team player.

Responsibilities

• Oversee designated shift operations and supervise production supervisors.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and food safety; maintain labor standards and productivity metrics.
• Coordinate with department heads to meet production yields and quality goals.
• Interpret and enforce company policies and maintain records and reports.
• Solve problems with sound follow-up and provide training as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team player

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Standard computer skills

Job description

Shift and Schedule

Shift: 3rd Schedule: Varies based on Value Stream between 9:00 PM to 9:00 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.

Benefits

• BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT
• EDUCATION ASSISTANCE!
• paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Relocation Assistance

Eligible: Yes

Work Shift

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

Background Check

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks.

AI Use in the Workplace

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.