Poultry Processing Supervisor - 1st Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Poultry Processing Supervisor to oversee production line staff, ensure adherence to HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, USDA and OSHA standards, and achieve top productivity while meeting customer specs.

The role involves directing up to 100 employees, optimizing scheduling, training teams, and driving process improvements across the operation in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of manufacturing experience; three years in food manufacturing or poultry preferred.
• Leadership experience including timekeeping, policy adherence and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMP and HACCP.
• Ability to communicate in English with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage production line by establishing procedures and adjusting to meet schedules and budgets.
• Deploy and rotate personnel to optimize efficiency and ergonomics.
• Ensure daily department reporting (attendance, yields, etc.).
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and reduce repeat deficiencies.
• Lead planning and implementation of process improvements; monitor metrics.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure food safety and USDA compliance.
• Mentor, coach and train employees; administer performance improvement plans.
• Follow safety initiatives and promote zero-accident culture; ensure PPE use.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet location goals.
• Learn and adhere to current Union contract if applicable.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Timekeeping

Policy adherence

Conflict resolution

English communication

Multilingual (preferred)

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

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.

DEADLINE

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.

ABOUT US

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms.