What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor Production - 2nd Shift position at Tyson Foods?
Job Details:
SUMMARY:
The Supervisor Production is responsible for driving high production performance, exceptional product quality, and strong yields—while maintaining the safest working environment possible. Success in this position requires a solid understanding of the production process, accurate recordkeeping, and oversight of line maintenance and staffing.
This position plays a key part in ensuring daily operations run smoothly, supporting both production goals and team member development.
Key Responsibilities
Education: High school diploma; education beyond high school including special training, vocational school and/or college courses is preferred.
Computer Skills: Basic computer skills helpful.
Communication Skills: Strong communication skills.
Supervisory: This position is responsible for supervising a group of personnel who perform somewhat identical and related tasks or activities.
Travel: 1-5 trips per year.
Shift: This is a 2nd shift position
Location: This is an onsite position at the Obion County, TN Plant
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
2ND SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
SUMMARY:
The Supervisor Production is responsible for driving high production performance, exceptional product quality, and strong yields—while maintaining the safest working environment possible. Success in this position requires a solid understanding of the production process, accurate recordkeeping, and oversight of line maintenance and staffing.
This position plays a key part in ensuring daily operations run smoothly, supporting both production goals and team member development.
Key Responsibilities
- Review daily production orders to ensure all customer orders are fully met.
- Confirm all positions are properly staffed prior to production start-up.
- Lead Team Member morning exercises and manage job rotation to support ergonomics and wellness.
- Ensure all machinery operates at optimal performance levels.
- Verify that all workstations meet USDA Inspection standards before production begins.
- Foster a strong safety culture through daily practices and monthly safety meetings.
- Ensure accuracy in shipments, proper inventory rotation, and correct product coding.
- Communicate company benefits and compensation policies to Team Members.
- Provide day-to-day encouragement and build a strong, engaged team.
- Perform essential human relations functions—including training, retention support, and counseling on both personal and professional matters.
- Oversee various processing operations and collaborate with fellow supervisors to resolve issues.
- Maintain accurate records of reworked or returned products.
- Reinforce the importance of product quality through continuous education.
- Perform other duties as needed to support operations and team success.
Education: High school diploma; education beyond high school including special training, vocational school and/or college courses is preferred.
Computer Skills: Basic computer skills helpful.
Communication Skills: Strong communication skills.
Supervisory: This position is responsible for supervising a group of personnel who perform somewhat identical and related tasks or activities.
Travel: 1-5 trips per year.
Shift: This is a 2nd shift position
Location: This is an onsite position at the Obion County, TN Plant
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
2ND SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.