2nd Shift - Production Supervisor - Prepared Foods

Wayne Farms; Tennessee; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Tennessee is seeking a Poultry Processing Supervisor for the Retail or Further processing departments to oversee processing lines and personnel, ensuring compliance with HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, USDA and OSHA while achieving productivity and meeting customer specifications.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and cross-training, with a focus on safety, quality, and process improvements in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associates degree with relevant coursework preferred
• Minimum 1 year in manufacturing; 3 years in food manufacturing or poultry preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience including timekeeping, policy adherence and conflict resolution

Responsibilities

• Supervise retail or further processing lines to meet production schedules and budgets
• Deploy and rotate staff to optimize efficiency and ergonomics
• Ensure accurate daily reporting (attendance, yields, etc.)
• Identify opportunities for throughput, waste reduction and product quality improvements
• Lead process improvements and monitor metrics; address unfavorable trends
• Partner with Quality Assurance for food safety and USDA compliance
• Mentor, coach and train employees; provide feedback for improvement
• Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions
• Enforce safety policies and PPE usage
• Collaborate with other departments to meet location goals
• Learn and adhere to current Union contract if applicable

Skills

Leadership

Timekeeping

Policy adherence

Conflict resolution

English communication

Planning

Delegation

Customer focus

Organization

Mentoring/Training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in relevant field

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Poultry Processing Supervisor for the Retail or Further processing departments supervises the processing/ department personnel not in debone or slaughter to ensure all procedures are followed in compliance with Company policies (i.e. HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, etc.) and Federal and State regulations (i.e. USDA, OSHA, etc.) while achieving the highest level of productivity and maintaining customer specifications and satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Manage retail or further (value add) processingproduction line/department through understanding processingrequirements to meet production schedules, increase efficiencies and meet or exceed budget objectives
• Deploy and rotate personnel in the most effective manner to optimize efficiency and facilitate ergonomics to ensure production schedules are met
• Ensure daily reporting is accurately completed and recorded as required (i.e. departmental reports, attendance/staffing, yields, etc.)
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process optimization (throughput, waste reduction, product quality, ergonomics, etc.) and/or reduce/eliminate repeat deficiencies (i.e. hold product, accidents, downtime, etc.)
• Lead or participate in the planning and implementation of process improvements, monitor improvement metrics and respond to unfavorable trends
• Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure a food safe and sanitary environment following all specifications and USDA requirements
• Mentor, coach and train/ cross-train employees encouraging career development; provide consistent feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement
• Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions on a fair and consistent basis
• Follow and promote all safety initiatives, (i.e. wear and ensure others wear appropriate PPE in area where mandatory) helping to maintain a zero accident culture
• Work corroboratively with other departments/shifts ensuring departmental or location goals are met or exceeded
• Learn, understand and adhere to current Union negotiated contract if applicable

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This role supervises up to 100 employees
• This role is a Leader of People role with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree with relevant college course work preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum one (1) years’ experience within a manufacturing setting; three (3) years’ experience in food manufacturing or poultry industry preferred
• Demonstrated one (1) years’ leadership experience including knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence, conflict resolution and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively; three (3) years’ experience preferred
• Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMP and HACCP.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner; ability to communicate in multiple languages preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Proficient computer and math skills
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Strong organizational skills

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow and ensure others follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work non-standard or extended shifts including nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed
• Ability to be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production
• Ability to move about throughout shift
• May be exposed to heat (99ºF, 37ºC) and cold (45ºF, 4ºC)
• Exposure to wet and/or dusty environment
• Work around live and/or raw animal odors

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.