Poultry Processing Supervisor / 1st Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking a Poultry Processing Supervisor to oversee a production line and up to 100 employees. You will ensure procedures align with HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs and USDA/OSHA regulations while driving productivity and meeting customer specs.

Responsibilities include staffing, performance management, safety enforcement, and collaboration with Quality Assurance to sustain a food-safe environment. Strong English communication and leadership are essential for success in a fast-paced plant.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Three years’ experience in food manufacturing or poultry industry preferred.
• Demonstrated one year’s leadership experience including timekeeping, policy adherence, conflict resolution.
• Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMP and HACCP.
• Ability to communicate in English (verbal and written); multilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage production line/department to meet schedules and budgets.
• Deploy and rotate personnel to optimize efficiency and ergonomics.
• Ensure daily reports and records are accurately completed (attendance, yields, etc.).
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and reduce repeat deficiencies.
• Lead process improvements and monitor metrics; respond to unfavorable trends.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to maintain USDA-compliant sanitary environment.
• Mentor, coach, and cross-train staff; provide constructive feedback.
• Enforce safety initiatives and PPE use; aim for zero-accident culture.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet location goals.
• Understand and adhere to any Union contract in place.

Skills

Leadership experience

English communication

Organizational skills

Computer & math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree with relevant coursework 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