Cone Debone Supervisor-Millsboro, Delaware MK

Cone Debone Supervisor-Millsboro, Delaware, Full Time, (MK)

• Millsboro, Delaware
• Manufacturing

Industry: Manufacturing & Production

Job Category:
Manufacturing
- Production

We are actively seeking strong frontline supervisors from poultry, meat, food manufacturing, or other high-volume production environments. Candidates must have hands-on leadership experience managing hourly teams in a fast-paced setting.

The Cone Debone Supervisor leads daily production operations to ensure products are processed safely, efficiently, and to quality specifications. This role exists to align people, processes, and resources so the department consistently meets production goals, regulatory standards, and customer expectations. The supervisor provides hands-on leadership, drives performance, and maintains a strong focus on food safety, staffing, and workflow execution.

• Production Leadership - Ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and the department is staffed appropriately each day. Maintain compliance with all SOPs and Good Production Practices. (40%)

• Quality & Food Safety Oversight - Monitor product quality, packaging standards, and process controls. Address defects, implement corrective actions, and uphold HACCP and USDA regulatory requirements. (30%)

• Performance Metrics Management - Achieve key operational KPIs including BMPH, Cost/lb., PPMH, and A-Grade %. Identify opportunities for improvement and drive results. (20%)

• People & Compliance Administration - Enforce HR and safety policies, manage timekeeping and time-off requests in Kronos/Oracle HCM, and ensure timely completion of all required training. (10%)

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced, labor-intensive environment (poultry or meat manufacturing strongly preferred, but open to food production, distribution, manufacturing, or similar industries).

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, correct, and motivate teams.

• Ability to work in a cold, wet, production-floor environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in
  Agriculture, Operations Management, Business
  , or related field.

• Prior experience in
  poultry, meat, or food manufacturing
  .

• Working knowledge of
  HACCP
  , USDA regulations, sanitation standards, and pre-op inspection processes.

• Strong communication skills for interacting with hourly associates, peers, and leadership.

• Ability to analyze production data and make real-time decisions.

• Proficiency with basic computer systems; experience with
  Kronos
  and
  Oracle HCM
  is a plus.

• Ability to work
  Night Shift
  and maintain reliable attendance.

• Minimal travel; primarily on-site.

• Full-time
  Night Shift role.

[note: bold skills and certification are required]

• Hands-On Leadership
• Process Optimization
• Food Safety & Compliance Oversight

No

No

Base Salary - USD $60,000 to $70,000

Full-time

• Benefits
  - Full
• Relocation Assistance Available
  - Yes
• Commission Compensation
  - No
• Bonus Eligible
  - No
• Overtime Eligible
  - No
• Interview Travel Reimbursed
  - Yes

1+ to 2 years experience

Seniority Level
- Associate

Management Experience Required
- Yes

Minimum Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent

Willingness to Travel
- Never

The ideal candidate is a hands-on frontline leader with experience supervising teams in a fast-paced production environment. They bring a strong understanding of food manufacturing, poultry, meat processing, or similar high-volume operations, and are confident managing staffing, workflow, and daily performance metrics. They excel at coaching hourly associates, maintaining quality and food safety standards,…