1st Shift-Production Supervisor-Humboldt, TN

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Humboldt, TN

About The Position

The Production Supervisor within the Poultry Division is responsible for maintaining high production, quality, and yields while ensuring the safest working environment possible. The role involves understanding and controlling the production process, maintaining accurate records, overseeing line maintenance and staffing, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Front-line supervisors are expected to spend 80% of their time on production floors. The position supervises personnel performing somewhat identical and related tasks or activities and includes 1–5 trips per year. 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 proficiency.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Commitment to maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Nice To Haves

Additional vocational or college courses.
Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Check and verify daily production orders to fulfill customer requirements and ensure accurate shipments and inventory management.
Ensure every position is filled before production-line start-up.
Oversee Team Member exercises and job rotation to facilitate ergonomics.
Ensure machinery performs to the highest standard possible.
Ensure all workstations pass USDA inspection.
Promote safety daily and through monthly safety meetings.
Communicate company benefits, compensation policies, and other relevant information to team members.
Encourage Team Members and build a strong team.
Ensure accurate shipments, inventory rotation, and proper product coding.
Perform human relations functions, including training, retaining, and counseling.
Oversee processing operations and collaborate with other supervisors to solve problems.
Keep records of reworked or returned product.
Provide continuous education on the importance of quality.
Perform other responsibilities as needed.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs. 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 AI-supported outcomes.