Production Supervisor (B shift) - Waterloo KPR Plant

0053 Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc. • Waterloo, IA

392d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor role at Tyson Foods is a critical position responsible for overseeing production operations, ensuring high quality and safety standards, and leading a team of production workers. This role emphasizes the importance of maintaining a safe working environment while meeting production goals and fostering team member development. The position offers immediate hiring and a commitment to career growth within the company.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Special training, vocational school, and/or college courses preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in food manufacturing.
• 6+ months of supervisory experience in a production environment, desirably in food manufacturing highly preferred.
• Ability to become HACCP certified within 90 days of hire with Tyson (training provided by Tyson).
• 3+ months of experience with inventory control methods preferred.
• Strong computer skills to navigate systems, perform data entry and analysis, and problem-solve. Use of EIM Inventory Control and Plant View preferred.
• Must have an essential understanding and control of the production process, accurate record keeping, and general line maintenance and staffing.
• Ability to read and communicate production schedule and determine product specifications and information.
• Analytical skills - ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect team member safety.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Accountable to self and to others - owns and demonstrates support for business decisions.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others.
• Ability to identify, act with a sense of urgency, and resolve problems/inconsistencies effectively.
• Good math ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Must function well under stress.
• Must have flexibility to work where and when needed.
• Ability to report to work as scheduled and work scheduled hours to meet job expectations, including weekends (Saturdays and occasional Sundays).
• Ability to climb up and down stairs to get to/from work areas, and work at elevated levels.
• Ability to work in an environment where extreme temperatures range seasonally from hot/warm (80-90°F) to cold (20-40°F), where conditions may be damp and/or wet, and concrete floors may be slippery in some areas.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. below waist, at waist level, and above shoulder level.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, twist, stretch, push, pull, and reach above, across, below, and at shoulder level.
• Ability to flex/grip with wrists/hands and use tools (e.g., box knife, metal scraper).
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net / beard guard, steel-toed boots, and gloves.
• Must reside in the United States to be considered. No sponsorship available with this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a leadership role within a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations and safety standards.
• Experience with HACCP certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintains high production, quality, and yields while ensuring the safest working environment possible.
• Checks daily production orders to ensure fulfillment of customer orders, ensuring every position is filled before start-up of production line.
• Oversees team member morning exercises and job rotations to facilitate ergonomics.
• Ensures all machinery is performing to the highest standards possible.
• Ensures all workstations have passed USDA Inspection.
• Promotes safety on a daily basis, including safety contacts, as well as through monthly safety meetings.
• Ensures accurate shipments, rotation of inventory, and proper coding of products.
• Provides leadership and guidance to team members regarding employment-related matters.
• Ensures team members receive necessary job training and development, including cross-training to perform in other roles when needed.
• Monitors and approves work time and attendance.
• Communicates and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, and communicates regularly and as needed on plant initiatives.
• Owns and demonstrates support for business decisions.
• Maintains a positive work environment and achieves retention/turnover goals.
• Addresses team member performance/conduct issues through coaching and the disciplinary process, as needed.
• Works with team members to identify and facilitate developmental opportunities for retention and career growth.
• Ensures self and team members are accountable to job performance and demonstrating Tyson's Code of Conduct expectations, including dignity and respect, and adherence to Tyson Food's 5Cs.
• Oversees various processing operations and works with other supervisors in solving problems, keeping records of reworked or returned product, and providing continuous education on the importance of quality and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Paid vacation upon hire.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Stock purchase program.
• Product purchase program.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Benefits on day one of employment.
• Free education resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED