Poultry Processing Lead - Maximize Throughput & Safety

Wayne Farms LLC; St. Pauls (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking a Poultry Processing Supervisor to lead production line staff in a high-demand poultry facility. You will ensure adherence to HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs and federal/state regulations while driving productivity and meeting customer specifications.

You will supervise up to 100 employees, deploy personnel, maintain reports, mentor teams, and partner with QA to uphold food safety and sanitation. A strong English communicator with leadership experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in manufacturing; 3 years in food manufacturing or poultry preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience including timekeeping, policy adherence and conflict resolution.
• Strong English communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer and math skills; self-starter with initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production line/department personnel (up to 100) to follow HACCP/GMP/SSOPs and USDA/OSHA standards.
• Establish procedures, deploy and rotate staff to meet schedules and improve efficiency.
• Maintain daily reports, attendance, yields, and performance metrics; identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure a safe, sanitary environment and food safety compliance.
• Mentor, coach, and cross-train employees; administer performance actions and promote safety.
• Align with union contract requirements where applicable and coordinate with other departments.
• Assist in planning, budgeting, and driving process improvements and cost controls.

Job description

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking a Poultry Processing Supervisor to lead production line staff in a high-demand poultry facility. You will ensure adherence to HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs and federal/state regulations while driving productivity and meeting customer specifications.

You will supervise up to 100 employees, deploy personnel, maintain reports, mentor teams, and partner with QA to uphold food safety and sanitation. A strong English communicator with leadership experience is essential.