Production Supervisor – Staging/Whole Bird- 2nd Shift- Waverly Plant

Management Level:

84

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

SUMMARY:

TheStaging  Supervisorplays a key role in ensuring smooth, efficient operations across both the staging area and the whole bird line. This position leads and supports a team of hourly team members, guiding daily workflows to keep production running safely and on schedule. Responsibilities include overseeing shipment verification, maintaining accurate inventory records, preparing products for shipment, supporting waste‑recovery processes, and ensuring quality whole‑bird hanging and whole bird packaging. The Supervisor also ensures continuous improvement and supports a positive, team‑focused work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Champion a strong safety culture by promoting safe work practices throughout all assigned areas.
• Ensure all reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Partner closely with Quality Assurance to maintain a food‑safe, sanitary operation that meets all USDA and company standards.
• Establish, adjust, and improve procedures to meet production schedules, efficiency goals, and budget expectations.
• Drive performance by maximizing yields and throughput while reducing downtime, accidents, and turnover through effective coaching and team‑building.
• Ensure full compliance with food‑safety programs, including HACCP, SSOPs, and GMPs.
• Prepare the department for daily operations, including verifying staffing and readiness.
• Monitor and control waste, including product, supplies, and labor utilization.
• Train, develop, and guide team members on production processes and standard operating procedures.
• Complete end‑of‑shift documentation and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department and facility goals.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• In the absence of the Staging Supervisor, the area leads will assume all responsibilities, including those related to quality and food safety, typically carried out by the Production Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience:

• Education:High school diploma; additional vocational or college courses preferred.
• Experience:1+ years in a manufacturing environment and prior supervisory experience preferred. Poultry experience preferred.
• Computer Skills:Proficiency using Microsoft Office software – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams.
• Communication Skills:Strong verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual preferred but not required
• Special Skills:Strong leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Supervisory:This position is responsible for supervising a group of diverse personnel who perform somewhat identical and related tasks or activities.

Physical Requirements / Environment: 

• Stand/Walk: Frequent
• Sit: Occasional
• Lift/Carry:  Occasional (1- 50 lbs.)
• Other Physical Requirements:
• Bend/stoop, squat, climb (up to 3 ft), reach above shoulder (up to 5 ft.), push/pull: Occasional;
• Grasp, push: Occasional
• Environment: Marked changes in temperature and humidity, exposure outside condition: occasional, some office work

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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