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

Management Level:

84

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Highly recommend attaching a resume in a Word or PDF format when applying

 

At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division.

 

We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and EDUCATION ASSISTANCE! 

 

Shift: 1st Shift

Schedule: Monday - Friday, with frequent weekends, including Sundays.

Hours: General hours are 6:30 AM –4:00 PM/end of shift (flex as needed). Additional compensation is provided for the 6th and 7th workdays.

 

This location is part of our Prepared Foods Division. As a production supervisor you’ll help make that happen. You can expect to your day to day include maintaining high production, quality, and yields while ensuring the safest working environment possible. This position requires an essential understanding and control of the production process, accurate record keeping, and general line maintenance and staffing.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You’ll build the best team possible. That includes Hiring, training, Retaining, and counseling on personal and professional problems as well as educating your team on benefits, compensations, and company policies. You’ll guide the team in stretches before their shift and rotate workstations throughout the shift
• Checking daily production orders to ensure fulfillment of customer orders ensuring accurate shipments, record keeping, rotation of inventory, and proper coding of products.
• Ensuring all workstations on your line are staffed before start-up of production
• Ensuring all machinery is performing and all workstations have passed USDA Inspection
• Promoting safety daily as well as through monthly safety meetings
• Overseeing various processing operations and working with other supervisors in solving problems
• Providing continuous education on the importance of quality
• Performing other responsibilities as the need arises

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: 1+ year of management/supervision experience OR minimum six months working as a Tyson Foods Line Lead or similar role.

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills

Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Special 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.

Travel: Some travel is required. This could be to other facilities or to corporate.

Preferred Skills, but NOT Required: Knowledge of food industry, processes and equipment and technologies. Understanding of financial indicators / analysis and experienced in budget development / management.

 

Position Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to work all three shifts to fill in for other supervisors when they are out. 
• Must be able to work all scheduled hours on all three shifts when requested. 
• Highly recommend attaching a resume in a Word or PDF format when applying
• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

Additional Internal Requirements:

• Must not have four (4) or more attendance points on an eight (8) point policy.
• No written warnings in the last six (6) months.
• No record of suspension in the last twelve (12) months.

 

This position is slated for candidates who are currently working at this facility. Priority consideration will be provided to these applicants first. If local Team Members are not selected, Team Members from other locations will then be reviewed for consideration.

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all candidates who are level 79 or above.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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.

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.

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