Supervisor Production-1st Shift- Sedalia Plant

Tyson•Sedalia, MO

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining high production, quality, and yields while ensuring the safest working environment possible. It requires an essential understanding and control of the production process, accurate record keeping, and general line maintenance and staffing. The Supervisor oversees production and processing operations, supervises personnel performing related tasks, and works with other supervisors to solve problems. The role also includes communicating company benefits and compensation policies, encouraging and developing Team Members, and supporting their training and retention. The position is based at the Sedalia Plant on first shift. Travel is 1–5 trips per year. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the job’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. All professional team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs. People Leaders are additionally expected to foster responsible AI adoption and ensure accountability for AI-supported work.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to supervise a group of personnel performing somewhat identical and related tasks or activities.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, following company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs.

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 staffed before production line start-up.
Oversee Team Member morning 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.
Ensure accurate shipments, inventory rotation, and 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, retention, and counseling 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.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs; as a People Leader, support responsible adoption and ensure accountability for AI-supported outcomes.
Perform other responsibilities as needed.