Shipping & Operations Leader, Poultry Processing

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in North Carolina seeks a Shipping, Preprice, & Chiller Manager to lead the third processing functions for our poultry facility. You will direct shipping, preprice and chiller operations, align with company policies, and implement strategies to meet production schedules and customer specifications.

Responsibilities include overseeing budgeting, planning systems, safety programs, training staff, and driving continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years management experience supervising multiple functions; poultry processing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated two (2) years’ leadership experience including knowledge of timekeeping requirements and policy adherence.
• Experience executing short and long term plans with follow-up to ensure adoption and completion.
• Strong analytical skills to optimize plant operations, margins, and profits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 3rd processing shipping, preprice and chiller operations and coordinate resources to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Understand and support company financial objectives to meet short and long-term plant strategies.
• Oversee department planning and production scheduling to achieve output aligned with sales requirements.
• Review reports, identify variances, and communicate roadblocks to leaders while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Monitor P&L/budget and contribute to annual operating budget with cost-saving initiatives and variances reporting.
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement methods to eliminate issues and improve product quality.
• Promote safety initiatives and ensure PPE compliance to maintain a zero-accident culture.
• Mentor, coach and train staff; provide timely feedback on performance and development.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Mentoring / coaching

Education

Bachelors in Poultry Science

Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in North Carolina seeks a Shipping, Preprice, & Chiller Manager to lead the third processing functions for our poultry facility. You will direct shipping, preprice and chiller operations, align with company policies, and implement strategies to meet production schedules and customer specifications.

Responsibilities include overseeing budgeting, planning systems, safety programs, training staff, and driving continuous improvement across operations.