Poultry Processing Leader: Efficiency & Safety

Wayne Farms LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in North Carolina—St. Pauls Plant—is seeking a Poultry Processing Supervisor to oversee production lines and ensure adherence to HACCP, GMP and USDA standards. You will manage schedules, optimize staffing, and partner with QA to maintain safety and quality.

The role requires strong leadership, English communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced poultry processing environment. Expect shift work including nights and weekends with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year in manufacturing; 3 years in food/poultry preferred.
• Experience leading teams including timekeeping, policy adherence and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA, GMP, HACCP.
• English communication skills; multi-language ability a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and prioritization; proficient math/computer skills.
• Self-starter with initiative; able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production line/department personnel to meet schedules and budgets.
• Deploy staff to optimize efficiency and ergonomics; adjust as needed.
• Complete daily reports on attendance, yields and operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce waste and quality issues.
• Lead process improvements and monitor metrics for trends.
• Coordinate with QA to maintain USDA-compliant, sanitary environment.
• Mentor and coach employees; manage performance and disciplinary actions.
• Promote safety policies and ensure PPE usage.
• Collaborate with other shifts/departments to hit location goals.
• Learn and adhere to current Union contracts if applicable.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Timekeeping

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office / Excel

Job description

Wayne Farms LLC in North Carolina—St. Pauls Plant—is seeking a Poultry Processing Supervisor to oversee production lines and ensure adherence to HACCP, GMP and USDA standards. You will manage schedules, optimize staffing, and partner with QA to maintain safety and quality.

The role requires strong leadership, English communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced poultry processing environment. Expect shift work including nights and weekends with opportunities for career growth.