Poultry Processing Supervisor

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

## Poultry Processing SupervisorApplylocations: North Carolina - St. Pauls Planttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026-66683**PRIMARY FUNCTION:** 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, (i.e. wear and ensure others wear appropriate PPE in area where mandatory) helping to maintain a zero accident culture* 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 role 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) years’ experience within a manufacturing setting; three (3) years’ experience in food manufacturing or poultry industry preferred* Demonstrated one (1) years’ 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