Production Supervisor - RTE (1st Shift) – Kansas City Prepared Plant

The Hillshire Brands Company•Kansas City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees production operations in Tyson Foods’ Prepared Foods Division at the Kansas City Prepared Plant. 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 on first shift, generally Monday through Friday, from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM or until the shift ends, with flexibility as needed. Frequent weekend work, including Sundays, may be required, and additional compensation is provided for sixth and seventh workdays. The supervisor must also be able to work all three shifts and all scheduled hours on those shifts when requested to cover for other supervisors. Some travel to other facilities or corporate locations is required. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the job’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. The position is intended for candidates currently working at this facility, with priority consideration given to local team members. Sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of management or supervision experience, or at least 6 months as a Tyson Foods Line Lead or in a similar role.
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.
Ability to work all three shifts and all scheduled hours on all three shifts when requested.
Must reside in the United States.
Must meet internal attendance and conduct criteria: fewer than 4 attendance points under an 8-point policy, no written warnings in the last 6 months, and no suspension in the last 12 months.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of food industry processes, equipment, and technologies.
Understanding of financial indicators and analysis, and experience with budget development and management.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, retain, and counsel team members on personal and professional problems; educate them about benefits, compensation, and company policies.
Lead team stretches before shifts and rotate team members among workstations throughout the shift.
Check daily production orders to ensure customer orders are fulfilled, shipments are accurate, records are maintained, inventory is rotated, and products are properly coded.
Ensure all line workstations are staffed before production starts.
Ensure machinery is performing and 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.