Poultry Processing Team Lead

5 days ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Wayne-Sanderson Farms Full time
Job Title: Poultry Processing Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Poultry Processing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the production line and department personnel to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations while achieving high productivity and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish and adjust production procedures to meet schedules, increase efficiency, and meet budget objectives
  • Deploy and rotate personnel to optimize efficiency and ergonomics
  • Ensure accurate daily reporting and record-keeping
  • Identify and communicate opportunities for process optimization and improvement
  • Lead or participate in process improvement planning and implementation
  • Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure a food-safe environment
  • Mentor and train employees, providing feedback on strengths and areas for improvement
  • Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions
  • Follow and promote safety initiatives, maintaining a zero-accident culture
  • Collaborate with other departments to meet departmental or location goals
  • Learn and adhere to current Union negotiated contract if applicable

Supervisor Responsibilities:

  • Supervise up to 100 employees
  • Lead People role with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus, and Conflict Management

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree with relevant coursework preferred
  • Minimum one year's experience in a manufacturing setting; three years' experience in food manufacturing or poultry industry preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence, and conflict resolution
  • Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMP, and HACCP
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
  • Proficient computer and math skills
  • Self-starter with strong initiative and sense of urgency, able to work in a fast-paced environment

Safety Requirements:

  • Follow and ensure others follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
  • Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to work non-standard or extended shifts, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed
  • Ability to be exposed to noise, CO2, and moving production
  • Ability to move about throughout shift
  • May be exposed to heat and cold
  • Exposure to wet and/or dusty environment
  • Work around live and/or raw animal odors

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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