Tyson Foods - Zeeland Plant - Zeeland, MI
posted 3 days ago
About the position
To feed a changing world, it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room, every Tyson Foods team member plays an important role in our success. That's where you come in. We are hiring immediately for a Production Supervisor role. At Tyson Foods, our team members' health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That's why we're committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family. We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION! 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
- Build the best team possible, including hiring, training, retaining, and counseling on personal and professional problems.
- Educate the team on benefits, compensations, and company policies.
- Guide the team in stretches before their shift and rotate workstations throughout the shift.
- Check daily production orders to ensure fulfillment of customer orders, ensuring accurate shipments, record keeping, rotation of inventory, and proper coding of products.
- Ensure all workstations on your line are staffed before start-up of production.
- Ensure all machinery is performing and all workstations have passed USDA Inspection.
- Promote safety daily as well as through monthly safety meetings.
- Oversee various processing operations and work with other supervisors in solving problems.
- Provide continuous education on the importance of quality.
- Perform other responsibilities as the need arises.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum one year of management/supervision experience OR minimum six months working as a Tyson Foods Line Lead or similar role.
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of food industry, processes and equipment and technologies.
- Understanding of financial indicators / analysis and experienced in budget development / management.
Benefits
- Medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage.
- 9 paid holidays.
- 4 weeks paid vacation upon hire, plus earned time off.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Stock purchase program.
- Product purchase program.
- Career growth opportunities.
