Production Supervisor - A Shift Convert - WATERLOO PORK PLANT
Tyson Foods
Waterloo, IA · Posted October 16, 2026
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AI use among first-line supervisors of production and operating workers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers: 0% (little observed).
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About the job
Job Details:
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for 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:
· Checking daily production orders to ensure fulfillment of customer orders
· Ensuring every position is filled before start-up of production line
· Overseeing Team Member morning exercises and job rotation to facilitate ergonomics
· Ensuring all machinery is performing to the highest standard possible.
· Ensuring all workstations have passed USDA Inspection
· Promoting safety daily as well as through monthly safety meetings
· Ensuring accurate shipments, rotation of inventory, and proper coding of products.
· Additionally, knowing and communicating company benefits and compensation policies to Team Members
· Providing encouragement to Team Members to build the best team possible
· Critical ability to perform the human relations functions such as training Retaining, and counseling on personal and professional problems.
· Overseeing various processing operations and working with other supervisors in solving problems
· Keeping records of reworked or returned product
· Providing continuous education on the importance of quality
· Performing other responsibilities as the need arises
REQUIREMENTS:
· Experience: Minimum of one (1) year in a meat industry environment required; prior supervisory experience preferred.
· Education: High school diploma preferred; education beyond high school including special training, vocational school and/or college courses are 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.
Resume is required.
This position is not taking sponsorships.
Preference given to internal qualified candidates currently employed at this facility followed by candidates from other Tyson facilities then external candidates.
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: Yes
Work Shift: A Shift (United States of America)
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