Cone Debone Supervisor-Millsboro, Delaware, Full Time, (MK)

Central Business Solutions, Inc; Millsboro (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Interview Travel Reimbursed

Job summary

Mountaire Farms in Millsboro, Delaware, is seeking a Cone Debone Supervisor to lead daily production in a fast-paced poultry processing environment. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time production while coaching hourly staff.

The role emphasizes HACCP and USDA compliance, staffing optimization, and monitoring KPIs such as BMPH and cost per pound. Night shifts and on-site work are required, with relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced, labor-intensive environment.
• Strong leadership skills to coach, correct, and motivate teams.
• Ability to work in a cold, wet production-floor environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
• Prior experience in poultry, meat, or food manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, USDA regulations, sanitation standards, and pre-op inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Production leadership to fulfill orders and staff the department daily.
• Quality & Food Safety oversight ensuring HACCP and regulatory compliance.
• Manage performance metrics including BMPH, Cost/lb., PPMH, and A-Grade %.
• Enforce HR and safety policies, manage timekeeping and training via Kronos/Oracle HCM.

Skills

Hands-On Leadership

Process Optimization

Food Safety Oversight

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Operations Management, Business

Tools

Kronos

Oracle HCM

Job description

Cone Debone Supervisor-Millsboro, Delaware, Full Time, (MK)

• Millsboro, Delaware
• Manufacturing

Job Description

Industry: Manufacturing & Production

Job Category: Manufacturing - Production

We are actively seeking strong frontline supervisors from poultry, meat, food manufacturing, or other high-volume production environments. Candidates must have hands-on leadership experience managing hourly teams in a fast-paced setting.

Primary Purpose

The Cone Debone Supervisor leads daily production operations to ensure products are processed safely, efficiently, and to quality specifications. This role exists to align people, processes, and resources so the department consistently meets production goals, regulatory standards, and customer expectations. The supervisor provides hands-on leadership, drives performance, and maintains a strong focus on food safety, staffing, and workflow execution.

Major Duties & Responsibilities (100%)

• Production Leadership - Ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and the department is staffed appropriately each day. Maintain compliance with all SOPs and Good Production Practices. (40%)

• Quality & Food Safety Oversight - Monitor product quality, packaging standards, and process controls. Address defects, implement corrective actions, and uphold HACCP and USDA regulatory requirements. (30%)

• Performance Metrics Management - Achieve key operational KPIs including BMPH, Cost/lb., PPMH, and A-Grade %. Identify opportunities for improvement and drive results. (20%)

• People & Compliance Administration - Enforce HR and safety policies, manage timekeeping and time-off requests in Kronos/Oracle HCM, and ensure timely completion of all required training. (10%)

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced, labor-intensive environment (poultry or meat manufacturing strongly preferred, but open to food production, distribution, manufacturing, or similar industries).

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, correct, and motivate teams.

• Ability to work in a cold, wet, production-floor environment.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree inAgriculture, Operations Management, Business, or related field.

• Prior experience inpoultry, meat, or food manufacturing.

• Working knowledge ofHACCP, USDA regulations, sanitation standards, and pre-op inspection processes.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication skills for interacting with hourly associates, peers, and leadership.

• Ability to analyze production data and make real-time decisions.

• Proficiency with basic computer systems; experience withKronosandOracle HCMis a plus.

• Ability to workNight Shiftand maintain reliable attendance.

Travel & Schedule

• Minimal travel; primarily on-site.

• Full-timeNight Shift role.

Skills and Certifications

[note: bold skills and certification are required]

• Hands-On Leadership
• Process Optimization
• Food Safety & Compliance Oversight

Security Clearance Required

No

Visa Candidate Considered

No

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $60,000 to $70,000

Full-time

• Benefits - Full
• Relocation Assistance Available - Yes
• Commission Compensation - No
• Bonus Eligible - No
• Overtime Eligible - No
• Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes

Candidate Details

1+ to 2 years experience

Seniority Level - Associate

Management Experience Required - Yes

Minimum Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent

Willingness to Travel - Never

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on frontline leader with experience supervising teams in a fast-paced production environment. They bring a strong understanding of food manufacturing, poultry, meat processing, or similar high-volume operations, and are confident managing staffing, workflow, and daily performance metrics. They excel at coaching hourly associates, maintaining quality and food safety standards, and making real-time decisions on the production floor. This person thrives in a structured environment, communicates clearly, and consistently drives results through teamwork, accountability, and process discipline.

Why we're a great company

Mountaire Farms is a family-owned, fast-growing poultry and food production company and one of the largest employers on the East Coast. We operate with a strong focus on people leadership, safety, quality, and operational excellence, supplying high-quality products to customers across the country. Our plants run high-volume, fast-paced operations where teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement are core to our success. We invest heavily in training, development, and internal growth, creating real opportunities for supervisors and future leaders to advance their careers. Candidates who thrive in structured environments, enjoy leading teams, and want long-term stability will find Mountaire a strong fit.