Production Supervisor – Staging/Whole Bird- 2nd Shift- Waverly Plant

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture by promoting safe work practices throughout all assigned areas.
• Ensure all reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Partner closely with Quality Assurance to maintain a food-safe, sanitary operation that meets all USDA and company standards.
• Establish, adjust, and improve procedures to meet production schedules, efficiency goals, and budget expectations.
• Drive performance by maximizing yields and throughput while reducing downtime, accidents, and turnover through effective coaching and team-building.
• Ensure full compliance with food-safety programs, including HACCP, SSOPs, and GMPs.
• Prepare the department for daily operations, including verifying staffing and readiness.
• Monitor and control waste, including product, supplies, and labor utilization.
• Train, develop, and guide team members on production processes and standard operating procedures.
• Complete end-of-shift documentation and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department and facility goals.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma; additional vocational or college courses preferred. 1+ years in a manufacturing environment and prior supervisory experience preferred. Poultry experience preferred.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency using Microsoft Office software – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual preferred but not required.
• Special Skills: Strong leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Supervisory: This position is responsible for supervising a group of diverse personnel who perform somewhat identical and related tasks or activities.
• Physical Requirements / Environment: Stand/Walk: Frequent; Sit: Occasional; Lift/Carry: Occasional (1- 50 lbs.); Bend/stoop, squat, climb (up to 3 ft.), reach above shoulder (up to 5 ft.), push/pull: Occasional; Grasp, push: Occasional; Environment: Marked changes in temperature and humidity, exposure outside condition: occasional, some office work.

Pay

Pay details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The work shift is 2ND SHIFT (United States of America).

Benefits

Benefits details are not specified in the job posting.