Production Supervisor

Tyson Foods, Inc.•South Hutchinson, KS

19d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees production operations to maintain high production levels, quality, and yields while ensuring the safest working environment possible. The role requires understanding and controlling the production process, accurate record keeping, and general line maintenance and staffing. The schedule is second shift, Monday through Friday from 2:15 PM to 12:30 AM, with some Saturdays based on business needs and a need for flexibility and reliability. Some travel to other facilities or corporate locations is required. 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 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.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Some travel to other facilities or corporate locations is required.
For internal applicants: no more than 4 attendance points; no suspensions within the past 12 months; no written warnings in the last 6 months; and no lateral, downward, or self-disqualification within the past 6 months unless for a higher classification. Team members still in their 90-day probationary period are not eligible to bid.
Internal applicants should submit a resume, complete their application with current and past work experience, or ensure their Workday Career Profile is complete and up to date.

Nice To Haves

Additional vocational or college courses.
Prior supervisory experience.
Knowledge of food industry processes and equipment.
Understanding of financial indicators and analysis.
Experience in budget development and management.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, retain, and counsel team members on personal and professional problems, and educate them about benefits, compensation, and company policies.
Guide the team in stretches before the shift and rotate team members among workstations throughout the shift.
Check daily production orders to ensure customer orders are fulfilled; ensure accurate shipments, record keeping, inventory rotation, and correct product coding.
Ensure all workstations on the line are staffed before production start-up.
Ensure machinery is performing properly 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 continuous education on the importance of quality.
Perform other responsibilities as needed.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, and support accountable and effective AI use appropriate to a people leader.