Poultry Processing Supervisor 1st Shift

Wayne Farms; Bryan (TX); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wayne Farms is seeking a Poultry Processing Supervisor to lead production line teams, ensure compliance with HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, USDA and OSHA regulations, and maintain product quality and customer satisfaction. The role requires coordinating schedules, optimizing workflows, mentoring staff, and enforcing safety and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include managing daily reports, collaborating with Quality Assurance, and driving continuous improvement while

Formación

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing setting; three (3) years in food manufacturing or poultry preferred.
• Demonstrated one (1) year leadership experience including knowledge of timekeeping requirements and policy adherence; three (3) years preferred.
• Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMP and HACCP.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, written and verbal; multilingual skills preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsabilidades

• Manage production line/department by establishing procedures and adjusting 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 (e.g., departmental reports, attendance, yields).
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and reduce repeat deficiencies (holding product, downtime, etc.).
• Lead or participate in planning and implementation of process improvements; monitor metrics and respond to trends.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure a food-safe and sanitary environment following USDA requirements.
• Mentor, coach and train/cross-train employees; provide feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
• Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions fairly.
• Follow and promote safety initiatives; ensure proper PPE usage.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet location goals; learn and adhere to applicable Union contracts if any.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Food safety (HACCP/GMP)

English communication

Timekeeping knowledge

Poultry processing knowledge

Safety awareness

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree with relevant college coursework preferred

Herramientas

MS Excel

Timekeeping systems

Descripción del empleo

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.