Poultry Processing Lead: Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Jack (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Alabama is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage all aspects of poultry debone and slaughter processing, ensuring procedures are followed to maximize productivity while controlling costs. This role leads a team through supervisors and ensures compliance with food safety programs and company policies, overseeing performance, development, safety and scheduling.

Responsibilities include training, scheduling, safety promotion, reporting, process improvements, HACCP and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent AND 4+ years’ relevant experience in a similar manufacturing environment; OR Associates Degree in a relevant discipline AND 2 years’ relevant experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years’ leadership and/or supervisory experience of 20+ persons.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years’ experience within the food manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist Production Supervisors with supervising and training employees while providing an environment for employees to achieve maximum quality and productivity performance.
• Manage production process and employee performance, providing positive and/or corrective feedback.
• Promote safety throughout assigned work area.
• Review and ensure reporting requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner.
• Supervise, coach and train employees, providing professional development through ongoing feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement.
• Work with Quality Assurance ensuring a food safe and sanitary environment within specifications and USDA requirements.
• Establish and adjust procedures meeting production schedules, production efficiencies, and budget objectives.
• Maximize yields and throughputs while minimizing downtime, accidents and turnover through encouragement and team building.
• Plan and implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with established food safety programs, including HACCP programs, SSOPs and GMPs.
• Optimize profit reducing costs with continuous improvement activities through employee involvement and positive leadership.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Production supervision

Food safety

HACCP

GMPs

English

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in a relevant discipline

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Alabama is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage all aspects of poultry debone and slaughter processing, ensuring procedures are followed to maximize productivity while controlling costs. This role leads a team through supervisors and ensures compliance with food safety programs and company policies, overseeing performance, development, safety and scheduling.

Responsibilities include training, scheduling, safety promotion, reporting, process improvements, HACCP and