1st Shift-Production Supervisor-Vicksburg, MS

Tyson Foods, Inc. • Vicksburg, MS

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About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for maintaining production, quality, and yields while ensuring a safe working environment. The role requires understanding and controlling the production process, keeping accurate records, and handling general line maintenance and staffing. The supervisor oversees processing operations, supports Team Members, and works with other supervisors to resolve problems. This position also communicates company benefits and compensation policies, provides training and quality education, and performs other responsibilities as needed. The role includes 1–5 trips per year and requires the ability to perform the job’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 1 year in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to supervise a group of personnel performing related tasks or activities.
• Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Education beyond high school, including special training, vocational school, and/or college courses.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Poultry experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Check daily production orders to ensure customer orders are fulfilled.
• Ensure every position is filled before the production line starts.
• Oversee Team Member morning exercises and job rotation to facilitate ergonomics.
• Ensure machinery performs to the highest standard possible.
• Ensure workstations pass USDA inspection.
• Promote safety daily and through monthly safety meetings.
• Ensure accurate shipments, inventory rotation, and proper product coding.
• Know and communicate company benefits and compensation policies to Team Members.
• Encourage Team Members and help build an effective team.
• Perform human relations functions, including training, retaining, and counseling Team Members on personal and professional problems.
• Oversee processing operations and work with other supervisors to solve problems.
• Keep records of reworked or returned product.
• Provide ongoing education about the importance of quality.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

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