Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Summary

Perdue Farms in Milford, DE is hiring a 2nd shift Debone Supervisor. The Debone Supervisor oversees daily production operations, ensuring efficient workflows, high-quality output and strict adherence to safety and regulatory compliance. This role places strong emphasis on fostering associate growth, developing talent, and maintaining a safety culture of continuous improvement. The Debone Production Supervisor is a key leader who drives team performance and upholds quality production standards.

• Enforce safety protocols, team compliance with safety standards and a safe working environment for all associates.
• Conduct regular safety training, risk assessments and incident investigations to prevent workplace injuries.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure team compliance with Safety Standards.

• Maintain compliance with all food safety regulations and company policies, including HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation protocols, to maintain a safe and high‑quality production environment.
• Ensure all products meet or exceed established quality specifications through rigorous adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Lead corrective actions non‑compliance and drive initiatives to reduce waste, contamination risks and product recalls.
• Implement and monitor quality control processes, including inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations, including OSHA, ISO standards, and industry‑specific requirements.
• Lead corrective actions for non‑conformances and drive initiatives to reduce waste, contamination risks, and product recalls.
• In collaboration with leadership, execute lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost operational efficiency and product quality.
• Verify the facility adheres to all relevant environmental laws and regulations including those related to air and water quality, waste disposal and hazardous management.

• Mentor and coach team members on enhancing skills while managing performance and learning and development of the team.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and engaged team culture aligning with company values, leadership behaviors while promoting associate growth.
• Drive associate engagement and retention.

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet schedules, customer specifications, output goals and quality standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance to monitor equipment performance and operational issues to minimize downtime.
• Optimize labor, raw materials and equipment usage to ensure cost‑effective operations while meeting production standards.

• Maintain accurate production records including output, quality metrics and associate performance and attendance.
• Provide regular updates to management on production status, challenges and opportunities for improvement.
• Act as a liaison between production teams and other departments such as engineering, quality assurance and supply chain.

High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 2-3 years in a manufacturing environment with 1+ year in a supervisory role
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Bachelors/Associates degree candidates with no manufacturing experience must have at least 1+ years of supervisory experience.

• An Associates or Bachelors Degree (highly preferred)
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a focus on associate development
• In depth knowledge of quality control processes and compliance standards (i.e. ISO, OSHA, etc.)
• Awareness and willingness to learn lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent problem‑solving, organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with ERP systems (i.e. SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite

• Poultry or Protein production experience
• Certifications:
  
  Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, OSHA 10/30 or similar certifications