2nd shift Poultry Processing Superintendent

Company: Wayne-Sanderson Farms
Location: Enterprise
Posted on: June 28, 2025

Job Description:

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Primarily responsible for managing all aspects of poultry debone and slaughter processing ensuring procedures are followed, to achieve the highest level of productivity in the most cost-efficient manner possible while still maintaining customer specifications. This role directs a team of employees through subordinate supervisors to ensuring compliance with all food safety programs, and company policies. Responsible for employees’ performance, development, safety, and work schedules. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1 – 10 salaried Production Supervisors and indirect responsibility for 100 hourly production employees. This is a Leader of People position with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent AND a minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience in a similar manufacturing environment; OR Associates Degree in a relevant discipline AND 2 years’ relevant experience in a similar manufacturing environment. Minimum 2 years’ leadership and/or supervisory experience of 20 persons. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution. 5 years’ experience within the food manufacturing industry. 5 years’ supervisory and/or leadership experience. REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS: Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMPs and HACCP. Proficient knowledge of production processes, general line maintenance and staffing. Proficient English language knowledge and skills (oral and written). Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities. Demonstrated success building effective teams with proven ability to lead by engaging and motivating a team and influencing an organization. Effective interpersonal communication skills sufficient to communicate and interact effectively with all levels within the organization. Proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft office programs. Ability to work in fast paced environment with multiple priorities. Ability to handle and resolve most issues independently. High work capacity, dependable, results oriented and strong sense of urgency. Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty and moral character. REQUIRED PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS: Understand and interpret data while drawing logical conclusions based on available inputs. Critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems. Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordingly. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work in extreme temperatures, frequently subject to extreme wet and cold, as well as hot and humid environments. Subject to odors and areas with moderate to extreme levels of noise. Lift up to 50 pounds. Bending, twisting, climbing, stacking, pushing and standing for long periods of time. Occasional weekend and off-shift work required. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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