
A-Shift Production Supervisor (Cut-Floor)
Tyson Foods · Madison Plant - Madison, NE
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 6 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Tyson Foods (food & beverage) in Madison Plant - Madison, NE. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $76k–$103k.
Median of the low and high ends of 222 live postings that list pay, out of 789 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 9 other live production postings in Nebraska.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 100%
- SAP 30%
- Lean 30%
- EHS / safety 20%
- 5S 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Position Summary
This role is responsible for ensuring high levels of production, quality, and yield, while maintaining the safest working environment possible. The position requires a solid understanding of production processes, accurate record-keeping, line maintenance, and effective staffing.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Review daily production orders to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of customer requirements.
- ◆Oversee morning exercises and job rotation to support Team Member ergonomics and well-being.
- ◆Ensure all machinery operates at peak performance and troubleshoot issues as needed.
- ◆Verify that all workstations meet USDA inspection standards.
- ◆Promote a strong safety culture through daily practices and lead monthly safety meetings.
- ◆Oversee accurate shipping, inventory rotation, and product coding.
- ◆Communicate company benefits and compensation policies clearly to Team Members.
- ◆Motivate and encourage Team Members to foster a high-performing, engaged workforce.
- ◆Handle human relations tasks including training, retention, and counseling on personal and professional matters.
- ◆Supervise various processing operations, collaborating with other supervisors to solve production issues.
- ◆Maintain records on reworked or returned products.
- ◆Provide continuous education to the team on the importance of quality.
- ◆Perform additional duties as needed.
Requirements
- ✓Experience: Minimum 1 year in a meat manufacturing environment (preferably pork or beef), plus 1+ year of supervisory or team lead experience.
- ✓Education: High school diploma required; additional education or specialized training preferred.
- ✓Computer Skills: Basic computer proficiency.
- ✓Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- ✓Supervisory: Responsible for overseeing a team performing related tasks and activities.
- ✓Travel: 1–5 trips per year.
About requisition
Please submit a resume, resume is required for review
This requisition has multiple positions available for A-shift Ft Cut-floor.
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.
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Relocation Assistance Eligible
Yes
Work Shift
A Shift (United States of America)
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