Thigh Debone Supervisor

Job description

Night Shift Thigh Debone Supervisor Shift:

Night Shift (Approx. 4:00 PM start; 10-12 hour shifts depending on production needs)

Primary Purpose:

Provides hands‑on leadership for the Thigh Debone department on the night shift, ensuring people, processes, and resources are aligned to meet goals for safety, quality, yield, and efficiency. Maintains consistent product flow, regulatory compliance, and a safe, high‑performing work environment in a fast‑paced poultry processing setting.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership:

Ensures nightly production orders are completed accurately and on schedule. Maintains proper staffing levels and reallocates team members as needed to support production flow. Monitors line performance, trim standards, and equipment functionality to prevent downtime and maintain throughput. Ensures all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Production Practices (GPPs) are followed.

Quality & Food Safety:

Ensures all thigh debone product meets quality, trim, and packaging specifications. Identifies defects or process deviations and implements corrective actions promptly. Upholds all food safety requirements, including HACCP, GMPs, and USDA regulatory standards. Supports sanitation expectations, including pre‑op and operational checks, and addresses non‑conformances immediately.

Performance & Metrics:

Drives performance to meet or exceed key departmental metrics: BPMH Cost/lb. PPMH A‑Grade % Reviews trends and partners with leadership to implement improvements and corrective actions.

People Management:

Provides clear direction, coaching, and accountability to team members. Promotes a safe working environment and enforces all safety policies and procedures. Completes Kronos and Oracle HCM timekeeping, attendance, and time‑off approvals accurately and on time. Ensures all employees complete required safety, food safety, and job‑specific training.

Work Environment Expectations:

Must be able to work in cold, wet production areas and transition to warm/hot environments as needed. Must be able to stand for long periods and work extended shifts (10-12 hours) based on production needs. Must be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume poultry processing environment.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred. 3+ years of demonstrated supervisory experience in lieu of degree; poultry or debone experience strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of HACCP principles , food safety programs, and regulatory compliance. Familiarity with USDA regulations , sanitation requirements, and pre‑operations guidelines. Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to build a positive, productive, and safety‑focused team environment.