Plant Supervisor Night Shift

3867 2nd St. PO Box 707, Arcadia , Louisiana 71001 , United States

The Plant Supervisor oversees daily production operations within a poultry processing facility, ensuring safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and efficient workflow. This role provides hands‑on leadership to production teams, coordinates cross‑departmental activities, and supports continuous improvement to meet company objectives.

Supervise daily poultry processing operations (e.g., live receiving, evisceration, cut‑up, deboning, packaging).

Ensure production targets, yields, throughput, and efficiency standards are consistently met.

Monitor workflow and adjust staffing or equipment usage to prevent bottlenecks.

Verify proper equipment setup, sanitation, and operational readiness at shift start‑up.

Enforce compliance with USDA/FSIS regulations, HACCP, GMPs, and company food‑safety protocols.

Conduct routine inspections for product quality, safe handling, and sanitation.

Work closely with QA to address non‑conformance issues and support corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

Maintain accurate production and quality records.

Lead, train, and coach production employees to achieve performance and safety goals.

Assign tasks, monitor productivity, and provide real‑time feedback.

Assist in hiring, onboarding, and skill development activities.

Promote a positive, respectful, and safe work environment.

Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety programs.

Conduct safety walk‑throughs and reinforce safe work practices.

Report incidents, near misses, or equipment failures and ensure corrective action.

Support facility audits and inspections.

Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, minimize waste, and improve yields.

Participate in process improvement initiatives (Lean/5S/KPI tracking).

Assist in implementing new procedures, technologies, or equipment upgrades.

Coordinate with maintenance, quality, logistics, and management teams.

Prepare and submit daily production reports.

Communicate shift issues, achievements, and operational challenges to management.

High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or supervisory training preferred.

2+ years of experience in poultry or meat processing operations.

Strong leadership skills and ability to manage diverse production teams.

Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulations.

Ability to work flexible hours (early morning, evenings, weekends as needed).

Good communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

Experience with USDA/FSIS‑regulated plants.

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement systems.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Ability to stand for long periods and work in cold/wet processing environments.

Lift up to 50 lbs as required.

Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety guidelines.