Poultry Processing Supervisor

Harrison Poultry Inc.; Bethlehem (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Poultry Inc. in Bethlehem, GA is seeking a Poultry Processing Supervisor to oversee a production line and department staff, ensuring compliance with HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs and USDA/OSHA standards while maintaining productivity and quality for customer specifications.

You will lead scheduling, training, safety and cross-department collaboration, with a focus on process improvements, waste reduction, and accurate reporting in a fast-paced poultry environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a manufacturing setting; 3 years in poultry preferred.
• At least 1 year of leadership including timekeeping and policy adherence.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, OSHA, GMP and HACCP.
• Strong English communication; multi-language ability preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production line/department personnel to ensure procedures are followed.
• Deploy and rotate personnel to meet schedules and optimize efficiency.
• Ensure daily reports and attendances are accurately completed.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and reduce deficiencies.
• Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives and monitor metrics.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain a food-safe, sanitary environment.
• Mentor, coach and train staff; administer performance plans as needed.
• Enforce safety policies and ensure proper PPE usage.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet location goals.

Skills

Leadership experience

English communication

Timekeeping knowledge

Organizational skills

Computer and math skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

The Poultry Processing Supervisor supervises production line/department personnel to ensure all procedures are followed in compliance with Company policies (i.e. HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, etc.) and Federal and State regulations (i.e. USDA, OSHA, etc.) while achieving the highest level of productivity and maintaining customer specifications and satisfaction.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Manage production line/department by establishing procedures and adjusting as necessary to meet production schedules, increase efficiencies and meet or exceed budget objectives
• Deploy and rotate personnel in the most effective manner to optimize efficiency and facilitate ergonomics to ensure production schedules are met
• Ensure daily reporting is accurately completed and recorded as required (i.e. departmental reports, attendance/staffing, yields, etc.)
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process optimization (throughput, waste reduction, product quality, ergonomics, etc.) and/or reduce/eliminate repeat deficiencies (i.e. hold product, accidents, downtime, etc.)
• Lead or participate in the planning and implementation of process improvements, monitor improvement metrics and respond to unfavorable trends
• Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure a food safe and sanitary environment following all specifications and USDA requirements
• Mentor, coach and train/cross-train employees encouraging career development; provide consistent feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement
• Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions on a fair and consistent basis
• Follow and promote all safety initiatives, ensuring employees wear appropriate PPE in areas where mandatory
• Work corroboratively with other departments/shifts ensuring departmental or location goals are met or exceeded
• Learn, understand and adhere to current Union negotiated contract if applicable
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Supervisor Responsibilities

• This role supervises up to 100 employees
• This role is a Leader of People with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management

Education and Certifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree with relevant college course work preferred

Experience and Skills

• Minimum one (1) year’s experience within a manufacturing setting; three (3) years’ experience in food manufacturing or poultry industry preferred
• Demonstrated one (1) year’s leadership experience including knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence, Top 25 behaviors, conflict resolution and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively; three (3) years’ experience preferred
• Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMP and HACCP
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner; ability to communicate in multiple languages preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Proficient computer and math skills
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Strong organizational skills

Safety Requirements

• Follow and ensure others follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work non-standard or extended shifts including nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed
• Ability to be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production
• Ability to move about throughout shift
• May be exposed to heat (99ºF, 37ºC) and cold (45ºF, 4ºC)
• Exposure to wet and/or dusty environment
• Work around live and/or raw animal odors