Cone Debone Supervisor - 22834

Cone Debone Supervisor_Millsboro, DE_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire

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Position Title: Cone Debone Supervisor
Job Type: Full-Time-Night Shift role
Location: Millsboro, DE
Base Salary: $60,000 to $70,000+ Best-in-class benefits
Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Job Category: Manufacturing - Production

Job Description: 
We are actively seeking strong frontline supervisors from poultry, meat, food manufacturing, or other high‑volume production environments. Candidates must have hands‑on leadership experience managing hourly teams in a fast‑paced setting.

Primary Purpose:
The Cone Debone Supervisor leads daily production operations to ensure products are processed safely, efficiently, and to quality specifications. This role exists to align people, processes, and resources so the department consistently meets production goals, regulatory standards, and customer expectations. The supervisor provides hands‑on leadership, drives performance, and maintains a strong focus on food safety, staffing, and workflow execution.
Major Duties & Responsibilities (100%)
*Production Leadership — Ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and the department is staffed appropriately each day. Maintain compliance with all SOPs and Good Production Practices. (40%)
*Quality & Food Safety Oversight — Monitor product quality, packaging standards, and process controls. Address defects, implement corrective actions, and uphold HACCP and USDA regulatory requirements. (30%)
*Performance Metrics Management — Achieve key operational KPIs including BMPH, Cost/lb., PPMH, and A‑Grade %. Identify opportunities for improvement and drive results. (20%)
*People & Compliance Administration — Enforce HR and safety policies, manage timekeeping and time‑off requests in Kronos/Oracle HCM, and ensure timely completion of all required training. (10%)

Qualifications:
Required:
*High School Diploma or equivalent.
*3+ years of supervisory experience in a fast‑paced, labor‑intensive environment (poultry or meat manufacturing strongly preferred, but open to food production, distribution, manufacturing, or similar industries).
*Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, correct, and motivate teams.
*Ability to work in a cold, wet, production‑floor environment.

Preferred:
*Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
*Prior experience in poultry, meat, or food manufacturing.
*Working knowledge of HACCP, USDA regulations, sanitation standards, and pre‑op inspection processes.

Skills & Competencies:
*Strong communication skills for interacting with hourly associates, peers, and leadership.
*Ability to analyze production data and make real‑time decisions.
*Proficiency with basic computer systems; experience with Kronos and Oracle HCM is a plus.
*Ability to work Night Shift and maintain reliable attendance.

Travel & Schedule:
*Minimal travel; primarily on‑site.
*Full‑time Night Shift role.

Skills and Certifications: 
*Hands‑On Leadership
*Process Optimization
*Food Safety & Compliance Oversight

Compensation:
*Full-time
*Benefits - Full
*Relocation Assistance Available - Yes
*Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes

Candidate Details:
*1+ to 2 years experience
*Seniority Level - Associate
*Management Experience Required - Yes
*Minimum Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent

Ideal Candidate:
*The ideal candidate is a hands‑on frontline leader with experience supervising teams in a fast‑paced production environment. They bring a strong understanding of food manufacturing, poultry, meat processing, or similar high‑volume operations, and are confident managing staffing, workflow, and daily performance metrics. They excel at coaching hourly associates, maintaining quality and food safety standards, and making real‑time decisions on the production floor. This person thrives in a structured environment, communicates clearly, and consistently drives results through teamwork, accountability, and process discipline
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Screening Questions:

# Total experience:
# How many years of supervisory experience do you have in poultry, meat processing, food manufacturing, or other high-volume production environments?
# How many years of experience do you have working with HACCP, USDA regulations, GMPs, sanitation standards, and food safety programs?
# What production KPIs have you managed, and for how many years have you been accountable for meeting production targets?
# How many employees have you directly supervised, and what is your experience coaching, disciplining, and developing hourly production associates?
# Do you have experience working in cold, wet production environments and are you able to work permanent night shifts?
# What is the reason for seeking change from your current role?
# What is your annual base salary expectations (USD)?
# Are you open for Millsboro, DE (Onsite):
# Current Location, State with zip code:
# Are you authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship?
# Work authorization for working in USA (USC / GC):