Poultry Production Shift Leader

Pure Cut Poultry; Hardeeville (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PureCut Poultry Co. is seeking an experienced Production Shift Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations at our poultry processing facility.

This hands-on floor role requires strong leadership to keep shifts running safely, efficiently and on schedule. You'll supervise production staff, ensure proper staffing, execute the production plan, monitor quality and yields, and collaborate with maintenance and QA to uphold food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in poultry processing and supervising hourly staff.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Familiarity with production reporting and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production employees on the shift.
• Ensure lines are staffed and ready to operate on time.
• Execute the daily production schedule and meet production goals.
• Monitor throughput, yields, downtime, labor and product quality.
• Identify production problems quickly and take action to keep product moving.
• Work closely with Maintenance, QA/Food Safety.
• Maintain a safe working environment and reinforce safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, food safety, sanitation and company requirements.
• Train, coach and develop team members.
• Address attendance, performance and employee issues appropriately.
• Maintain accurate production, staffing and operational records.
• Look for ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste and control costs.
• Communicate clearly with the incoming/outgoing shift and plant leadership.
• Be visible and actively engaged on the production floor.

Skills

Poultry processing

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Production reporting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional technical education a plus

Job description

PureCut Poultry Co. is seeking an experienced Production Shift Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations at our poultry processing facility.

This hands-on floor role requires strong leadership to keep shifts running safely, efficiently and on schedule. You'll supervise production staff, ensure proper staffing, execute the production plan, monitor quality and yields, and collaborate with maintenance and QA to uphold food safety standards.