What are the responsibilities and job description for the Processing Supervisor position at Mountaire Farms?
Job Description
Primary Purpose
Ensures the successful execution of daily department operations by aligning people, processes, and resources to meet established goals for quality, efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.
Mountaire Overview
ABOUT THE TEAM
Mountaire Corporation and its operating affiliate, Mountaire Farms Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.
Total Compensation
Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!
Primary Purpose
Ensures the successful execution of daily department operations by aligning people, processes, and resources to meet established goals for quality, efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee daily production activities to ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels and adjust labor as needed to meet operational demands.
- Ensure all team members follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Production Practices (GPPs).
- Monitor product quality, packaging specifications, and process controls; implement corrective actions to address defects or deviations.
- Uphold all food safety requirements, including HACCP principles, sanitation expectations, and USDA regulatory guidelines.
- Track and achieve key departmental performance metrics such as BMPH, Cost/lb., PPMH, and A‑Grade %.
- Promote a safe working environment by enforcing company safety policies and ensuring timely completion of required training.
- Review and approve timekeeping, attendance, and time‑off requests in Kronos and Oracle HCM.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, employee development, and cross‑department collaboration.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Agriculture, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience; poultry or food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge and practical experience with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).
- Familiarity with USDA regulations, sanitation requirements, and pre‑operational inspection guidelines.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to coach and develop teams.
Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.
Mountaire Overview
ABOUT THE TEAM
Mountaire Corporation and its operating affiliate, Mountaire Farms Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.
Total Compensation
Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!