Tyson Foods

Sr Supervisor Farm, 1st Shift - Tennessee Pedigree Complex

Tennessee Pedigree Complex - Deer Lodge, Tennessee Full time

Job Details:

Position Information

  • Role Level: Entry-Level

  • Compensation Type: Salaried

  • Shift: First Shift

  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

  • Additional Requirements: Occasional weekend work required (approximately 2–3 weekends per year

Position Summary

This position is responsible for leading and directing a team to achieve GGP farm objectives. The role focuses on meeting production and compliance goals, developing a qualified and effective workforce, maintaining strong employee relations, and ensuring efficient operations within budget and infrastructure standards.

Essential Functions

  • Achieve established production objectives.

  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and organizational standards.

  • Develop, coach, and maintain a qualified and effective team.

  • Foster positive employee relations.

  • Compile, analyze, and interpret flock production system data.

  • Operate within established operational and capital budget guidelines.

  • Ensure farm infrastructure is effectively maintained.

Requirements

Education & Experience

  • College degree or equivalent experience required.

  • Limited prior experience acceptable.

Accountability Role

  • Entry-level professional position responsible for supervising an individual or small group of non-exempt team members (e.g., clerical, administrative, or production).

  • Responsibilities include training, monitoring work quality, and coaching team members on performance.

  • Accountable for the quality and results produced by the team.

  • Ability to work independently and evaluate alternatives in situations not fully covered by written procedures.

Computer Skills

  • Proficiency in data collection and management using Microsoft Office applications.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Supervision of hourly team members, including leads.

Travel

  • Minimal domestic travel required.

Biosecurity Requirements

  • This position works in a biosecure environment and requires showering before entering the facility; multiple showers may be required during the workday.

  • Appropriate clothing and footwear are provided by the Company.

  • No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except medical ID jewelry.

  • Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid contact with all avian species (including chickens, ducks, and birds).

  • The Company Animal Welfare Policy must be followed at all times.

Physical Requirements

  • Must use safe lifting techniques.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to:

    • Stand, walk, and sit

    • Use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls

    • Reach with hands and arms

    • Balance and stoop

    • Talk and hear

  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • When visiting facilities, team members are expected to follow all required safety procedures and wear the required personal protective equipment.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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