Poultry Processing Supervisor

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Palestine (TX); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Poultry Processing Supervisor to lead production line personnel and ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, USDA and OSHA standards while achieving productivity and customer specs. You will establish procedures, deploy staff, monitor reports, and drive process improvements.

The role requires leadership experience, knowledge of poultry processing and food safety regulations, and strong English communication, detail orientation, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in manufacturing.
• Three years in food manufacturing or poultry preferred.
• Leadership experience required to supervise up to 100 employees.
• HACCP, GMP and OSHA knowledge and experience with food safety.
• Ability to communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer and math skills.
• Self-starter with initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• 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 to optimize efficiency and ergonomics.
• Ensure daily reporting is accurately completed and recorded.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and reduce repeat deficiencies.
• Lead or participate in planning and implementation of process improvements.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure a food safe and sanitary environment.
• Mentor, coach, and train employees; provide feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
• Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions.
• Follow safety initiatives and wear required PPE.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet location goals.
• Learn and adhere to Union contract if applicable.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Manufacturing experience

Poultry operations

Leadership experience

Food safety knowledge

English communication

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Initiative

Organizational skills

Formation

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Description du poste

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

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.