Poultry Processing Supervisor: Lead Production & Quality

Wayne Farms LLC; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Alabama seeks a Poultry Processing Supervisor to lead production lines and departments, ensuring compliance with HACCP, GMPs and USDA/OSHA requirements while achieving productivity targets.

The role requires at least 1 year in manufacturing with poultry experience, strong leadership and English communication skills, and the ability to mentor staff in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer and Shift flexibility.”

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience within a manufacturing setting; three (3) years in food manufacturing or poultry industry preferred.
• Demonstrated 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; multilingual preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Proficient computer and math skills.
• Self-starter with initiative and urgency; able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 and reduce/eliminate repeat deficiencies
• 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, ensuring PPE usage where mandatory
• Work collaboratively with other departments/shifts to meet location goals
• Learn, understand and adhere to current Union negotiated contract if applicable
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Computer skills

Math skills

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Alabama seeks a Poultry Processing Supervisor to lead production lines and departments, ensuring compliance with HACCP, GMPs and USDA/OSHA requirements while achieving productivity targets.

The role requires at least 1 year in manufacturing with poultry experience, strong leadership and English communication skills, and the ability to mentor staff in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer and Shift flexibility.”