| Location | Millsboro, DE |
Cone Debone Supervisor
Millsboro, Delaware, United States
Fully Onsite
Employment Type:
Full-Time (Night Shift)
Salary-$60,000- $70,000
Our client is a well-established, family-owned food manufacturing company and one of the leading employers in the region. The organization operates large-scale, high-volume production facilities with a strong commitment to operational excellence, food safety, quality, and employee development. Known for investing in its workforce and promoting from within, the company offers long-term career growth opportunities for leaders who thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced
Cone Debone Supervisor
to lead daily production operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring products are processed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards while achieving production goals. The supervisor will provide hands-on leadership, manage frontline production teams, and drive operational performance through effective staffing, workflow management, and continuous improvement.
Production Leadership
Lead daily production activities to ensure production schedules are met.
Ensure adequate staffing and efficient workflow throughout the shift.
Maintain compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Quality
Food Safety
Monitor product quality, packaging standards, and production processes.
Ensure compliance with HACCP, USDA regulations, and food safety requirements.
Identify quality issues and implement corrective actions promptly.
Operational Performance
Monitor and improve key performance metrics, including productivity, labor efficiency, cost per pound, and product quality.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
Team Leadership
Administration
Coach, develop, and motivate production associates.
Enforce company policies related to safety, attendance, and performance.
Manage employee scheduling, timekeeping, and training compliance using workforce management systems.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of
3 years of supervisory experience
in a fast-paced, labor-intensive manufacturing environment.
Experience in poultry, meat processing, food manufacturing, or similar high-volume production operations.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Ability to work in a cold, wet production environment.
Willingness to work
night shift .
Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
Knowledge of HACCP, USDA regulations, sanitation standards, and food safety programs.
Experience with workforce management systems such as Kronos or Oracle HCM.
Skills
Hands-on Leadership
Production Operations
Process Optimization
Food Safety
Regulatory Compliance
Team Coaching
Development
Production Planning
Quality Assurance
Continuous Improvement
KPI Management
Strong Communication Skills
Base Salary:
$60,000 – $70,000
Full Benefits Package
Relocation Assistance Available
Interview Travel Reimbursement
Full-Time, Onsite Position
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a hands-on production leader with experience supervising hourly teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment. They have a proven ability to drive productivity, maintain quality and food safety standards, and lead teams through coaching, accountability, and continuous improvement. Candidates with backgrounds in poultry, meat processing, food manufacturing, or similar production operations will be highly successful in this role.