Production Supervisor - Raw - 2nd Shift

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

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Poultry Processing Supervisor to lead the Retail or Further processing departments, ensuring adherence to HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, and USDA/OSHA standards while driving productivity. The role requires prior manufacturing leadership and strong safety focus.

You will coordinate staffing for production schedules, monitor reports, and collaborate across departments to meet quality and efficiency targets in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience in manufacturing; three (3) years in food/poultry preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience including timekeeping, policy adherence and issue resolution.
• Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA, GMP and HACCP.
• Strong written and verbal English communication with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise retail or further processing departments up to 100 employees to meet production goals.
• Deploy and rotate personnel to optimize efficiency and ergonomics and meet schedules.
• Ensure daily departmental reports, attendance and yields are accurately recorded.
• Identify opportunities for throughput improvement and waste reduction.
• Lead process improvements and monitor metrics; respond to trends.
• Collaborate with QA to maintain USDA-compliant, sanitary environments.
• Mentor, coach and cross-train staff; administer disciplinary actions when needed.
• Follow safety programs and enforce PPE usage; support a zero-accident culture.

Skills

Leadership

Timekeeping

Policy adherence

Conflict resolution

English communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Poultry Processing Supervisor for the Retail or Further processing departments supervises the processing/ department personnel not in debone or slaughter 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 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

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, 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

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.

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.