Thigh Debone Supervisor

Job Description

Primary Purpose

The Thigh Debone Supervisor ensures the effective nightly execution of department operations by aligning people, processes, and resources to meet established goals for quality, efficiency, yield, and safety. This role provides hands-on leadership on the production floor, ensuring consistent product flow, regulatory compliance, and a safe, high-performing work environment.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure nightly production orders are fulfilled accurately and the department is staffed appropriately to meet operational demands.
• Lead team members in following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Production Practices (GPPs).
• Monitor product quality, trim standards, and yield performance; implement corrective actions to address defects or process deviations.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety regulations, including HACCP requirements, and promptly correct any non-conformances.
• Achieve and sustain key departmental metrics, including BMPH, Cost/lb., PPMH, and A-Grade %.
• Ensure adherence to all Human Resources and Safety policies, including timely completion of Kronos and Oracle HCM time-off requests, safety training, and required certifications.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safe work practices.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in cold, hot, wet, and fast-paced industrial conditions typical of poultry processing.
• Requires extended periods of standing, walking, and supervising production activities on the floor.
• Must be comfortable working around knives, moving equipment, conveyors, and high-volume deboning operations.

Schedule

• Night shift, typically starting around 4:00 p.m.
• Shifts may run 10–12 hours, depending on production needs.
• Must be flexible and able to adjust to changing schedules based on plant operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3-4 years of demonstrated supervisory experience in lieu of degree; poultry or debone experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with HACCP principles.
• Familiarity with USDA regulations, sanitation requirements, and pre-operations guidelines.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

About Us

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.

About the Team

Mountaire Overview 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!

Job Info

• Job Identification 22994
• Job Category Processing
• Locations 29005 John J Williams Hwy, Millsboro, DE, 19966, US