A leading poultry processing and food manufacturing company in Louisiana is now hiring a Poultry Processing Supervisor to oversee production line personnel and ensure all operations comply with company policies including HACCP, SSOPs, and GMPs, as well as Federal and State regulations covering USDA and OSHA requirements. This hands-on leadership role manages up to 100 employees, drives production efficiency, maintains food safety standards, and fosters a strong, safety-first workplace culture across all shifts.
About the Role — Poultry Processing Supervision in Louisiana
Team Size: Supervises up to 100 production line employees across shifts
Compliance Scope: HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, USDA Federal and State regulations, and OSHA safety standards
Core Function: Manage production lines, optimize efficiencies, and ensure food safety and customer satisfaction
Leadership Focus: People Leader role requiring competencies in delegation, planning, conflict management, and customer focus
Equal Opportunity: All qualified applicants considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or veteran status
Career Opportunity & Growth in US Food Manufacturing
Strategic Location: Louisiana — A key hub for poultry processing and food manufacturing operations in the American South
High Demand Role: Poultry Processing Supervisors are among the most consistently hired food manufacturing leaders in the USA
Leadership Development: Lead up to 100 employees while developing core competencies in people management and production oversight
Career Path: Strong stepping stone toward senior food manufacturing and operations management roles across the US industry
Position Overview
The Poultry Processing Supervisor plays a critical frontline leadership role in ensuring all production line activities run safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with HACCP, USDA, GMP, and OSHA standards. You will manage up to 100 employees, establish and adjust production procedures, partner with Quality Assurance, mentor and train staff, administer performance plans, and drive a zero-accident safety culture. If you thrive in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and are passionate about leading people and maintaining the highest food safety standards, this Louisiana-based opportunity is built for you.
Why This Role Matters: As Poultry Processing Supervisor in Louisiana, you directly lead and protect a workforce of up to 100 team members, ensure every product meets strict USDA food safety and quality standards, drive measurable improvements in throughput, waste reduction, and ergonomics, build your leadership career within a regulated US food manufacturing environment, and contribute to delivering safe, high-quality poultry products to customers across the country.
Key Responsibilities
Production Line Management & Efficiency
- Manage production line and department operations by establishing procedures and adjusting them as necessary to meet production schedules, increase efficiencies, and achieve or exceed budget objectives
- Deploy and rotate personnel in the most effective manner to optimize productivity, support ergonomics, and ensure all production schedules are consistently met
- Ensure daily reporting including departmental reports, attendance, staffing records, and yield data is accurately completed and properly recorded on time
Process Improvement & Quality Partnership
- Identify and communicate opportunities to optimize throughput, reduce waste, improve product quality, and enhance ergonomic conditions across the production floor
- Lead or actively participate in planning and implementing process improvement initiatives, monitor improvement metrics, and respond promptly to unfavorable trends
- Partner closely with Quality Assurance to maintain a food-safe and sanitary environment that meets all USDA specifications and company standards at all times
People Leadership, Coaching & Development
- Mentor, coach, train, and cross-train employees to encourage career development and build a capable, well-rounded production team
- Provide consistent, constructive feedback to team members regarding their strengths and areas requiring improvement to support continuous growth
- Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions in a fair, consistent, and legally compliant manner
- Collaborate effectively with other departments and shifts to ensure all departmental and facility-wide goals are met or exceeded
Safety Culture & OSHA Compliance
- Follow and actively promote all safety initiatives, including wearing and ensuring others wear appropriate PPE in all mandatory areas across the production facility
- Help maintain and reinforce a zero-accident safety culture across all shifts and production departments
- Ensure full adherence to OSHA guidelines, company safety programs, and any applicable Union contract requirements where relevant
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Certifications
- High School diploma or equivalent is required; Associate’s degree with relevant college coursework in food science, manufacturing, or related field is preferred
- Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMP, and HACCP standards is essential
Experience Requirements
- Minimum one year of experience within a manufacturing environment; three years in food manufacturing or the poultry industry is strongly preferred
- Minimum one year of demonstrated leadership experience including knowledge of timekeeping, policy adherence, conflict resolution, and issue management; three years preferred
Skills & Physical Requirements
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing; ability to communicate in multiple languages is a strong advantage
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient computer and math skills; self-starter with strong initiative and sense of urgency
- Ability to work non-standard or extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays; ability to work in environments ranging from heat (99°F) to cold (45°F) and exposure to noise above 85 decibels
About This Poultry Processing Opportunity in Louisiana
This Poultry Processing Supervisor position is based in Louisiana and sits within a well-established food manufacturing operation committed to full USDA, HACCP, GMP, and OSHA compliance. The role offers broad leadership exposure, supervising up to 100 production employees while directly influencing food safety outcomes, process improvements, and team development across one of America’s most essential food manufacturing industries.
Career Excellence: Step into a high-impact leadership role in the US poultry processing industry and help deliver safe, quality food products while building a meaningful career in American food manufacturing.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Manufacturing Leaders: With 1–3 years of supervisory experience in poultry, meat processing, or related food production environments
- HACCP & GMP Professionals: With strong working knowledge of food safety regulations, USDA requirements, and OSHA compliance
- Production Supervisors: Seeking a people leadership role managing large frontline teams in a regulated US food manufacturing facility
- Poultry Industry Veterans: Ready to step into or advance within a supervisory leadership role in Louisiana’s food manufacturing sector
- Safety-First Leaders: Passionate about building zero-accident workplace cultures and driving operational efficiency on the production floor
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