Poultry Processing Supervisor — Lead Ops & Quality

Wayne Farms LLC; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Flowood, MS is seeking a Poultry Processing Supervisor for Retail or Further processing departments to lead up to 100 production staff. You will ensure adherence to HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, and USDA/OSHA regulations while meeting schedules and customer specifications.

You will coordinate line operations, rotate staff for efficiency, and maintain accurate reporting. The role emphasizes process improvements, QA collaboration, coaching, safety, and union contract awareness where

Qualifications

• Minimum one year in a manufacturing setting.
• Three years in food manufacturing or poultry preferred.
• Experience with timekeeping, policy adherence and conflict resolution.
• Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing; multilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage retail or further (value add) processing production line/department through understanding processing requirements 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

Skills

Leadership

Timekeeping

Policy adherence

Conflict resolution

English communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Flowood, MS is seeking a Poultry Processing Supervisor for Retail or Further processing departments to lead up to 100 production staff. You will ensure adherence to HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, and USDA/OSHA regulations while meeting schedules and customer specifications.

You will coordinate line operations, rotate staff for efficiency, and maintain accurate reporting. The role emphasizes process improvements, QA collaboration, coaching, safety, and union contract awareness where