Production Supervisor

Department Supervisor – Mountaire Farms (Millsboro, DE)

Primary

Purpose:

Ensures the successful execution of department operations by aligning procedures, people, and resources to accomplish established goals regarding quality, efficiency, and safety. Provides leadership that fosters accountability, continuous improvement, and a culture of compliance.

• Daily operations management:
  Ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time, maintaining correct staffing levels to meet production demands.
• Process adherence:
  Enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Production Practices (GPPs) to maintain consistency and reliability.
• Quality assurance:
  Monitor product quality and packaging specifications; implement corrective actions for defects and drive improvement initiatives.
• Food safety compliance:
  Uphold USDA and HACCP regulations, promptly addressing deviations and ensuring pre‑operation sanitation guidelines are met.
• Performance metrics:
  Achieve department goals including BMPH, Cost/lb., PPMH, and A Grade %.
• HR and safety administration:
  Complete Kronos and Oracle HCM timekeeping and time‑off requests; ensure timely completion of safety and certification training.
• Team leadership:
  Supervise, coach, and develop team members to build skills, improve engagement, and maintain a safe, respectful workplace.
• Cross‑functional collaboration:
  Partner with maintenance, quality assurance, HR, and logistics teams to resolve issues and streamline operations.
• Continuous improvement:
  Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance employee safety and well‑being.
• Reporting and documentation:
  Maintain accurate records of production, safety incidents, and compliance audits; prepare reports for management review.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred in Agriculture, Operations Management, or Business.
• Experience:
  
  3+ years of demonstrated supervisory experience in lieu of degree; prior poultry or food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Technical knowledge: HACCP certification/experience; familiarity with USDA regulations on sanitation and pre‑operations.
• Leadership skills:
  Proven ability to lead diverse teams, resolve conflicts, and foster accountability.
• Communication skills:
  Strong written and verbal communication; ability to deliver clear instructions and feedback.
• Problem‑solving:
  Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot operational issues and implement effective solutions under time constraints.
• Technology proficiency:
  Experience with Kronos, Oracle HCM, and Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Physical requirements:
  
  Ability to work in a fast‑paced production environment, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Schedule flexibility:
  Willingness to work varied shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to support production demands.