Poultry Processing Supervisor

Wayne Farms•Tyler, TX

About The Position

The Poultry Processing Supervisor oversees personnel in the Retail or Further Processing departments, excluding debone and slaughter. The supervisor ensures procedures comply with company policies—including HACCP, SSOPs, and GMPs—and federal and state regulations, including USDA and OSHA requirements, while promoting productivity and maintaining customer specifications and satisfaction. The role may supervise up to 100 employees and is designated a Leader of People role, with competencies in sizing up people, delegation, planning, customer focus, and conflict management. The supervisor manages production operations, staffing, reporting, process improvement, food safety, employee development, performance management, and safety. The position may require non-standard or extended shifts, including nights, weekends, or holidays, and work in production environments with noise, CO2, moving production, temperature extremes, wet or dusty conditions, and live or raw animal odors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in a manufacturing setting.
At least one year of leadership experience, including knowledge of timekeeping requirements and policy adherence, conflict resolution, and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMP, and HACCP.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Proficient computer and math skills.
Self-starter who demonstrates initiative and urgency and can work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work non-standard or extended shifts, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
Ability to move about throughout the shift.
Ability to work around noise greater than 85 decibels, CO2, and moving production; may also be exposed to heat of 99°F (37°C), cold of 45°F (4°C), wet and/or dusty environments, and live and/or raw animal odors.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree with relevant college coursework.
Three years of experience in food manufacturing or the poultry industry.
Three years of leadership experience.
Ability to communicate in multiple languages.

Responsibilities

Manage retail or further (value-add) processing production lines or departments to meet production schedules, improve efficiency, and meet or exceed budget objectives.
Deploy and rotate personnel effectively to optimize efficiency, support ergonomics, and meet production schedules.
Ensure required daily reports are accurately completed and recorded, including departmental reports, attendance and staffing, and yields.
Identify and communicate opportunities to optimize throughput, reduce waste, improve product quality and ergonomics, and prevent repeat deficiencies such as held product, accidents, and downtime.
Lead or participate in planning and implementing process improvements, monitor improvement metrics, and respond to unfavorable trends.
Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain a food-safe and sanitary environment in accordance with specifications and USDA requirements.
Mentor, coach, train, and cross-train employees; encourage career development and provide consistent feedback on strengths and improvement areas.
Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions fairly and consistently.
Follow and promote safety initiatives, including wearing and ensuring others wear required PPE, and help maintain a zero-accident culture.
Collaborate with other departments and shifts to meet or exceed departmental or location goals.
Learn, understand, and adhere to the current union-negotiated contract if applicable.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Follow and ensure others follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
Wear required protective equipment in areas where it is mandatory.