Job Details

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily production operations within the poultry processing plant to ensure safety, quality, yield, and productivity goals are met. This role oversees hourly team members, coordinates with Maintenance, Quality, and Sanitation, and ensures compliance with USDA, food safety, and company standards while meeting production schedules.

Essential Functions

• Supervise and lead hourly production team members to meet daily production, quality, and yield targets
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, USDA, OSHA, and company policies
• Monitor line performance, labor utilization, and product flow to maximize efficiency
• Address production issues in real time and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate with Maintenance to resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime
• Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure product specifications and food safety standards are met
• Support sanitation and changeover activities to ensure timely startup and compliance
• Train, coach, and develop team members; enforce attendance, safety, and performance standards
• Complete production reports, labor tracking, and required documentation accurately and on time
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Participate in audits, inspections, and corrective action follow-up
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to yield, throughput, and cost control

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• 1+ years leadership experience, preferably in a supervisory role in the poultry industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize.
• Must demonstrate successful supervisory skills, writing skills, creative & effective problem-solving skills, and basic knowledge of computers & related software.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands:

• Working in a cold/wet/damp environment.
• Standing/walking 100% of the workday.
• Lifting various weights as needed basis.

Note: This job description is not all inclusive of what the employee may be asked to do while performing the duties described above. The company reserves the right to modify this job without prior notice.

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