Supv Production-2nd Shift- Green Forest Par-Fry Plant

Tyson Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

Tyson Foods seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily production, ensure on-time order fulfillment, and maintain high safety and quality standards. You will lead team members, manage staffing before line start-up, and drive continuous improvement across the plant.

The role requires strong communication, basic computer skills, and experience in a poultry processing environment. SAP experience is a plus, with focus on productivity and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional education, vocational training, certifications, or college coursework preferred.
• One or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Poultry processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review daily production schedules and ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Ensure all production positions are properly staffed before line start-up.
• Oversee Team Member warm-up exercises, job rotations, and ergonomic initiatives.
• Monitor machinery and equipment performance to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Verify all workstations meet USDA and company inspection requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety through daily engagement and monthly safety meetings.
• Ensure accurate product coding, inventory rotation, and shipment accuracy.
• Lead, motivate, and develop Team Members to build a high-performing workforce.
• Provide training, coaching, counseling, and performance feedback to Team Members.
• Partner with other supervisors and departments to resolve operational challenges and improve efficiency.
• Maintain records of reworked, returned, or non-conforming products.
• Reinforce quality standards and provide continuous education on food safety and product quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational excellence.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

SAP

Poultry processing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional education or certifications preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

# Production Supervisor## Position SummaryThe Production Supervisor is responsible for maintaining high levels of production, quality, and yield while ensuring the safest possible work environment. This position requires a strong understanding of production processes, effective team leadership, accurate recordkeeping, and oversight of daily operations. The Production Supervisor plays a critical role in driving operational efficiency, meeting customer expectations, developing Team Members, and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.## Essential Duties and Responsibilities* Review daily production schedules and ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.* Ensure all production positions are properly staffed before line start-up.* Oversee Team Member warm-up exercises, job rotations, and ergonomic initiatives.* Monitor machinery and equipment performance to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.* Verify all workstations meet USDA and company inspection requirements.* Promote a culture of safety through daily engagement and monthly safety meetings.* Ensure accurate product coding, inventory rotation, and shipment accuracy.* Communicate company policies, benefits, and compensation information to Team Members as needed.* Lead, motivate, and develop Team Members to build a high-performing workforce.* Provide training, coaching, counseling, and performance feedback to Team Members.* Partner with other supervisors and departments to resolve operational challenges and improve efficiency.* Maintain records of reworked, returned, or non-conforming products.* Reinforce quality standards and provide continuous education on food safety and product quality.* Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational excellence.* Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.## Qualifications### Education* High school diploma or equivalent required.* Additional education, vocational training, certifications, or college coursework preferred.### Experience* One or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.* Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.* Poultry processing experience preferred.### Computer Skills* Basic computer skills required.* Experience with SAP or similar manufacturing systems preferred.### Communication Skills* Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Ability to effectively communicate with Team Members, management, and cross-functional partners.### Leadership and Supervisory Skills* Ability to supervise, coach, train, and develop Team Members.* Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.### Travel* Occasional travel required (approximately 1-5 trips per year).## Application Requirements* **Resume required.** Candidates must submit a current resume demonstrating relevant education, experience, and qualifications for consideration.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:**2ND 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. **If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **here****.** Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. 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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. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.**Benefits** 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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** — offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further — while *we* invest in your future.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans** Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan. Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you’ve completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan. Your contributions and Tyson’s contributions to the plans are always 100% vested.