Production Supervisor-Thigh Debone

Allen Harim Foods, Llc; Harbeson (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Harim Foods, Llc is seeking a Production Supervisor for Thigh Debone in Harbeson, DE. You will oversee daily poultry processing to meet company and USDA standards, directing staff, safety, and quality control on the line.

You will ensure workflow efficiency, coach employees, monitor labor costs, and coordinate with USDA and QC teams to maintain compliance. The role requires strong leadership in a multi-language environment and readiness to back up the Shift Manager when needed.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to supervise daily poultry production to meet USDA standards.
• Experience with safety, training and labor cost controls.
• Ability to communicate across a multi-language workforce.

Responsibilities

• Plans and controls workflow to complete assignments with proper resource use.
• Meets or exceeds production requirements for the department.
• Responsible for safety, loss prevention and training of staff.
• Coordinates with USDA, State Grader, QC, and Shipping to meet standards.
• Repositions staff to meet ergonomic goals, cross training, and shift coverage.
• Encourages positive employee relations across languages.
• Supervises cleanup to meet USDA and state requirements.
• Controls labor costs, packaging, and department efficiencies.
• Acts as backup for Shift Manager when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

People leadership

Safety

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Decision making

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Four Year Degree in Business/Ag Sci or related field

High School Diploma with poultry experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Production Supervisor-Thigh Debone

667-Debone Thigh Early 1 Regular Full-Time Harbeson, DE, US

Summary

This position is responsible for the daily production of poultry processing to meet established company requirements, quality control and USDA standards

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and controls work flow, ensuring that all assignments are completed and that all resources dedicated to the department are utilized properly.
• Meets or exceeds established requirements for their respective departments of production.
• Responsible for safety, loss prevention and job training of current and new employees in the area.
• Works closely with USDA and State Grader, Quality Control and Shipping to meet all federal, company and sales requirements.
• Must be able to continually position and repositions employees to accomplish ergonomic goals, cross training, absenteeism, and break coverage without interruption to production.
• Actively encourage positive employee relations in a multi-language population for understanding and cooperation between management and fellow employees.
• Supervise cleanup work performed during breaks, lunch and between shifts to meet USDA and state requirements.
• Must be accountable for labor costs, packaging and other department efficiencies.
• Must be able to serve as a backup for the Shift Manager if needed
• All other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To Perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note for level:

• Basic: Incumbent is able to use their knowledge/skill with support by more experienced individuals.
• Advanced: Incumbent is able to independently use their knowledge/skill.
• Expert: Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill.
• Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills.

Education and/or Experience

• Four Year Degree in Business, Agricultural Science or related field plus two years experience OR High School Diploma with at least four years of poultry experience (table, machine, cone).
• Knowledge of Poultry Plant Production
• Previous Supervisory or Management experience managing processes and people.

Knowledge/Skills

• PC skills required (MS Office)-Basic
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills are required- Advanced
• High degree of attention to detail- Advanced
• Excellent Communications skills as frequent communication is required with management and staff. – Advanced
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner that is consistent with the essential job functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises assigned employees in their department inclusive of performance reviews and disciplinary actions.

Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to enter all areas of the plant and offices.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs or more, use hands wrists and fingerse to cut and pull.
• Team member must be able to stand for long periods at a time.
• Must be able to communicate with all level of employees as well as outside vendors and government agencies.

Work environment is predominantly wet and exposed to a variety of odors as well as presenting with hot and cold temperatures. Safety protection is provided.