Halal Harvesting Line Supervisor

Amir Group of Companies; Arthur; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Amir Group of Companies in Arthur, Ontario seeks an experienced Harvesting Line Supervisor to lead the kill floor and evisceration operations at Amir Specialty Poultry. You will supervise zabiha halal slaughter, scalding, defeathering, and evisceration while ensuring CFIA regulatory requirements and food safety standards are met.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will manage live bird handling and staff performance.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of supervisory experience in a poultry or meat slaughter environment.
• Strong knowledge of CFIA (MPIP) slaughter, humane handling, and post-mortem inspection.
• Familiarity with zabiha halal slaughter requirements.
• Ability to lead and motivate a production team in a fast-paced, physically demanding setting.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles, GMPs, and food safety prerequisite programs.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with CFIA inspectors, veterinarians and teams.
• Comfortable in a cold, wet plant environment and with live birds, blood and offal.
• Willingness to work early morning, evening, or weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate kill floor and evisceration line operations to meet daily targets.
• Ensure halal slaughter is performed per halal certification requirements and supervision.
• Assign and oversee staff coverage and rotation to manage workload and RSIs.
• Maintain CFIA compliance with SFCR, HACCP, and humane handling requirements.
• Work with CFIA inspectors and veterinarians on line inspections and dispositions.
• Monitor CCPs and pre-requisite programs; escalate deviations promptly.
• Oversee live bird handling, unloading, hanging, and humane handling practices.
• Train and coach staff on technique, safety, halal requirements and GMPs.
• Coordinate with FSQA, Maintenance, and other divisions as needed.
• Address performance, attendance, and conduct issues with HR as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

CFIA MPIP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Halal slaughter knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

Amir Group of Companies in Arthur, Ontario seeks an experienced Harvesting Line Supervisor to lead the kill floor and evisceration operations at Amir Specialty Poultry. You will supervise zabiha halal slaughter, scalding, defeathering, and evisceration while ensuring CFIA regulatory requirements and food safety standards are met.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will manage live bird handling and staff performance.