Production Supervisor

Tyson•South Hutchinson, KS

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring a Production Supervisor in its Prepared Foods Division. The role is responsible for maintaining production, quality, and yields while ensuring a safe working environment. It requires understanding and controlling the production process, keeping accurate records, and overseeing general line maintenance and staffing. The position is onsite at the Hutchinson Plant in South Hutchinson, Kansas, and works second shift, Monday through Friday from 1:30 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. Relocation assistance is eligible. The role does not provide sponsorship. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Tyson expects professional team members to use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs. People leaders are expected to support responsible AI adoption, find opportunities to improve team performance through approved solutions, and maintain accountability for AI-supported work.

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.

Nice To Haves

Additional vocational or college coursework.
Prior supervisory experience.
Knowledge of food industry processes and equipment.
Understanding of financial indicators and analysis.
Experience in budget development and management.
Providing a resume with the application is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

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