Production Supervisor

Tyson Prepared Foods•South Hutchinson, KS

18d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor maintains high production, quality, and yields while ensuring the safest working environment possible. The role requires an essential understanding and control of the production process, accurate record keeping, and general line maintenance and staffing. This is a second-shift position, Monday through Friday from 2:15 PM to 12:30 AM, with some Saturdays based on business needs. Flexibility and reliability are needed. Some travel to other facilities or corporate locations is required. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Basic computer skills.
Strong written and verbal communication 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.
Some travel to other facilities or corporate locations is required.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
For internal applicants: no more than 4 attendance points; no suspensions within the past 12 months; no written warnings in the last 6 months; and no lateral, downward, or self-disqualification in the past 6 months unless for a higher classification. New team members still within their 90-day probationary period are not eligible to bid.
People leaders are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, and ensure accountability for AI-supported outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Additional vocational or college courses.
Prior supervisory experience.
Knowledge of food industry processes and equipment.
Understanding of financial indicators and analysis.
Experience in budget development and management.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, retain, and counsel team members on personal and professional problems; educate the team on benefits, compensation, and company policies.
Guide the team through stretches before shifts and rotate team members among workstations throughout the shift.
Check daily production orders to ensure customer orders are fulfilled; ensure accurate shipments, record keeping, inventory rotation, and product coding.
Ensure all workstations on the line are staffed before production starts.
Ensure machinery is performing and all workstations have passed USDA inspection.
Promote safety daily and through monthly safety meetings.
Oversee processing operations and work with other supervisors to solve problems.
Provide continuous education on the importance of quality.
Perform other responsibilities as needed.
As a people leader, 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.