Production Supervisor

Tyson•Caseyville, IL

10d

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 supervisor builds and supports the team through hiring, training, retention, counseling, and education about benefits, compensation, and company policies. The position also oversees processing operations and collaborates with other supervisors to solve problems. Some travel to other facilities or corporate locations is required. The role requires residence in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma; additional vocational or college courses preferred.
Prior supervisory experience required.
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.
Must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
Knowledge of food industry processes and equipment.
Understanding of financial indicators and analysis.
Experience in budget development and management.
Additional vocational or college courses.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, retain, and counsel team members on personal and professional problems, and educate them about benefits, compensation, and company policies.
Lead team stretches before shifts 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 workstations are staffed before production startup.
Ensure machinery is performing properly and 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 ongoing education about the importance of quality.
Perform other responsibilities as needed.