Production Supervisor-Future Opportunities

Interested in a leadership role in poultry protein production? Join our talent pipeline for future Production Supervisor opportunities across our company.

About the role

As a Production Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity. Your leadership will directly impact our ability to produce high-quality poultry products efficiently while fostering a culture of excellence on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations – Ensure production targets are met with the right staffing levels, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Production Practices (GPPs).
• Maintain product quality & food safety – Oversee adherence to quality specifications, food safety regulations, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Drive operational performance – Monitor and improve key production metrics such as BMPH, Cost/lb., PPMH, and A Grade %.
• Support team success – Enforce safety protocols, oversee training and certifications, and ensure accurate timekeeping (Kronos/Oracle HCM).

Departments

Candidates applying to this pipeline will be considered for future openings in the following departments:

• Black Label Supervisor
• Box Room Supervisor
• Cone Debone Supervisor
• Cut-Up Supervisor
• Dry Cooler Supervisor
• Evisceration Supervisor
• Giblet Supervisor
• Leg Debone Supervisor
• Live Hang Supervisor
• MSC/MDM Supervisor
• Party Wing Supervisor
• Picking Supervisor
• Processing Supervisor
• Receiving Supervisor
• Rehang Supervisor
• Shipping Supervisor
• Tender Supervisor
• Thigh Debone Supervisor
• Trim and Packout Supervisor
• VRT Supervisor
• Wet Cooler Supervisor
• Yield Supervisor

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Operations Management, or Business preferred.
• Three or more years of supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing environment (poultry industry experience preferred).
• Experience with HACCP principles and USDA food safety regulations.
• Strong understanding of sanitation standards and operational guidelines.
• Ability to lead teams, drive performance, and maintain a positive work environment.
• Strong decision-making and communication skills to effectively manage daily challenges.

About Us

Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business.

The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor, and team members are genuinely committed to not only your success but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers.

Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Benefits

• Eight paid holidays
• Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers
• Dental and Vision Programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Retirement Planning with 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Employee Discounted Chicken Sales
• Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career development programs