Supervisor Wastewater-Russelleville, AR
Tyson Foods
- Location
- Tyler Road Plant Russellville, AR
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 6 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
About this role
Job Details
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for ensuring that all water leaving a Tyson water treatment facility meets the requirements set by local, state, and federal governments, and for ensuring the state is informed of all changes in water quality or engineering processes. This requires maintaining treatment systems, performing operational maintenance, and keeping administrative records; budgeting for sufficient funds to operate and maintain the treatment facility effectively; and providing a safe working environment with proper safety equipment and tools for personnel. Provide scheduling, training, and support of personnel. Other responsibilities include analyzing operational data to determine changes and improvements needed to accomplish objectives, ensuring wastewater samples are correctly collected and sent to the lab for determining permit compliance, and generating reports for local management, corporate office, and government agencies as required. Other duties include overseeing and maintaining the operation of treatment equipment; proper communication of current operational status to upper management; maintaining operations logs; performing maintenance and preventative maintenance on equipment; operation of a spotter truck and/or a fork lift; grounds keeping, mowing, painting, general housekeeping; and performing other responsibilities as the need arises. This position is responsible for food safety, food quality, and legality. All Tyson Team members are responsible for food safety. This includes, but is not limited to, personal safety and food safety.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Education beyond high school, including special training, vocational school, and/or college courses, preferred. Certifications: Wastewater Certifications and Licenses per state regulations is required.
Experience
Supervisory experience of 3 plus years strongly preferred. Computer Skills: Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel required. Communication Skills: Good written and verbal communication skills; bilingual skills helpful. Must be capable of communicating well, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of Team Members, from hourly to upper management, as well as government officials.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift heavy objects, 50-75 pounds, climb and/or descend stairs or ladders. Environmental: Work with hazardous chemicals and in unsanitary conditions. Position would be required to work occasional nights and weekends, or as needed. Supervisory Skills: This person is responsible for supervising a group of Team Members who perform various Wastewater tasks or activities. Ensure compliance with all human resource and safety policies, food safety, sanitation, and all other duties as determined by management. The individual should be able to multi-task. Special Skills: Strong organizational skills; basic mechanical and electrical wiring skills. Travel: Position would be required to travel 1 - 5 times a year. Other Requirements: Must possess skills to complete Tyson paperwork; ability to lead by example and motivate the hourly workforce. Extra consideration given to team members with technical skills. Good attendance and safety record. Internal candidates must meet the minimum criteria for attendance and warnings. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered