Poultry Processing Lead — Career Growth & Training

Wayne Farms LLC; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Decatur, AL is seeking a Poultry Processing Supervisor for Retail or Further processing departments. You will supervise processing personnel to ensure compliance with HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs and USDA/OSHA requirements while achieving productivity and meeting customer specifications.

You’ll manage lines, rotate staff, complete daily reports, drive process improvements, mentor crew, handle disciplinary actions, enforce safety and PPE, and collaborate with QA to maintain a safe,

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Three years’ experience in food manufacturing or poultry industry preferred.
• Leadership experience including knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence, conflict resolution and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively; three years’ experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMP and HACCP.
• Must communicate effectively in English, verbal and written; multiple languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage retail or further processing production line/department to meet schedules and budgets.
• Deploy and rotate personnel to optimize efficiency and ergonomics.
• Ensure daily reporting (attendance, yields, etc.) is completed.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and reduce repeat deficiencies.
• Lead or participate in process improvements; monitor metrics.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain food safety and sanitary standards per USDA requirements.
• Mentor, coach and train/cross-train employees; administer performance actions as needed.
• Follow safety initiatives and PPE requirements; promote a zero-accident culture.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet location goals.
• Learn and adhere to any applicable Union contract; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Timekeeping

English communication

Food safety knowledge

Poultry processing knowledge

OSHA guidelines

HACCP

Detail orientation

Initiative

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree with relevant coursework preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Decatur, AL is seeking a Poultry Processing Supervisor for Retail or Further processing departments. You will supervise processing personnel to ensure compliance with HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs and USDA/OSHA requirements while achieving productivity and meeting customer specifications.

You’ll manage lines, rotate staff, complete daily reports, drive process improvements, mentor crew, handle disciplinary actions, enforce safety and PPE, and collaborate with QA to maintain a safe,