Cone Debone Supervisor-Millsboro, Delaware, Full Time, (MK)

Job  Description 

Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Job Category: Manufacturing - Production

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 [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Hands‑On Leadership
Process Optimization
Food Safety & Compliance Oversight

Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No
Compensation
Base Salary - USD $60,000 to $70,000
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Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - Yes
Commission Compensation - No
Bonus Eligible - No
Overtime Eligible - No
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
Willingness to Travel - Never
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
Why we're a great company
Mountaire Farms is a family‑owned, fast‑growing poultry and food production company and one of the largest employers on the East Coast. We operate with a strong focus on people leadership, safety, quality, and operational excellence, supplying high‑quality products to customers across the country. Our plants run high‑volume, fast‑paced operations where teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement are core to our success. We invest heavily in training, development, and internal growth, creating real opportunities for supervisors and future leaders to advance their careers. Candidates who thrive in structured environments, enjoy leading teams, and want long‑term stability will find Mountaire a strong fit.