HOLLY POULTRY
Production Supervisor
HOLLY POULTRY - Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21230
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Job Location Holly Poultry LLC - Baltimore, MD
Position Type Full Time
Salary Range $65000.00 - $70000.00 Salary/year
Job Category Manufacturing
Description
Holly Poultry has been providing poultry to the Baltimore area for more than 60 years. Today, Holly Poultry's geographic reach has expanded across the Mid-Atlantic and into the Northeast, selling to a wide variety of customers from small intercity grocery stores to national restaurant chains and food service distributors.
BE PART OF OUR TOMORROW!
We are currently hiring for:
Production Supervisor - Tender Department
Lead and oversee all daily production operations-prioritizing safety, quality, manufacturing efficiency, and housekeeping-to consistently meet targets and uphold company culture and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Operations Plan, schedule, and supervise production activities to meet volume and timing goals. Monitor workflow and adjust staffing/schedules to prevent or correct bottlenecks. Ensure optimal equipment utilization and maintenance.
Team Leadership & Staff Management Manage, coach, and develop production employees, including performance reviews and disciplinary actions. Train new hires and ensure all staff comply with company policies, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), SOPs, and union agreements (where applicable). Promote a collaborative, safety-oriented, and high-performance work atmosphere.
Tender Line Operations Supervise all aspects of the tender processing area, ensuring precision trimming, portioning, and packaging. Monitor machinery specific to tender cutting, such as blade portioners or tenderizing equipment. Adjust production based on product weight specs, yield goals, and order demands specific to tenders.
Yield & Waste Control Focus on maximizing yield from chicken tenders while minimizing waste and rework. Work closely with QA and tender cutting staff to ensure proper cut specs are followed consistently.
Sanitation & Allergens (Tender Line) Ensure all tender department sanitation protocols are strictly followed, especially for cross-contamination control (e.g., allergens, foreign materials, bone fragments). Coordinate with sanitation crews to verify cleaning procedures post-shift.
Quality & Safety Oversight Enforce food safety and regulatory standards (HACCP, FDA, USDA, SQF). Coordinate with QA for regular inspections and promptly rectify quality or safety
issues.
Process Improvement Pinpoint inefficiencies and lead initiatives to reduce waste and enhance production output. Implement Lean or Six Sigma methodologies where appropriate.
Reporting & Documentation Maintain accurate records for production volumes, inventory, and staff performance. Prepare daily/weekly reports summarizing metrics, challenges, and improvements.
Qualifications
3-5 years' supervisory experience, ideally in food processing, poultry, or consumer goods. Experience working specifically with portion-controlled poultry products
(like tenders, nuggets, or strips) is a
plus Familiarity with
weight grading
and
spec trimming standards
are preferred. Knowledge of
inline portioning equipment or semi-automated cutting systems is valuable. Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Bilingual in Spanish or French is strongly preferred. Knowledge of Lean manufacturing methodologies preferred. Computer proficiency (MS Excel, Word). Flexibility to work varied schedules-including weekends and holidays. Ability to motivate, develop, and direct a diverse team. Union experience is a plus. Must pass a post-offer drug and background screen.
Working Conditions On-site in an active poultry production facility. Exposure to refrigerated temps, high noise levels; must stand for long durations. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Holly Poultry, Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Location Holly Poultry LLC - Baltimore, MD
Position Type Full Time
Salary Range $65000.00 - $70000.00 Salary/year
Job Category Manufacturing
Description
Holly Poultry has been providing poultry to the Baltimore area for more than 60 years. Today, Holly Poultry's geographic reach has expanded across the Mid-Atlantic and into the Northeast, selling to a wide variety of customers from small intercity grocery stores to national restaurant chains and food service distributors.
BE PART OF OUR TOMORROW!
We are currently hiring for:
Production Supervisor - Tender Department
Lead and oversee all daily production operations-prioritizing safety, quality, manufacturing efficiency, and housekeeping-to consistently meet targets and uphold company culture and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Operations Plan, schedule, and supervise production activities to meet volume and timing goals. Monitor workflow and adjust staffing/schedules to prevent or correct bottlenecks. Ensure optimal equipment utilization and maintenance.
Team Leadership & Staff Management Manage, coach, and develop production employees, including performance reviews and disciplinary actions. Train new hires and ensure all staff comply with company policies, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), SOPs, and union agreements (where applicable). Promote a collaborative, safety-oriented, and high-performance work atmosphere.
Tender Line Operations Supervise all aspects of the tender processing area, ensuring precision trimming, portioning, and packaging. Monitor machinery specific to tender cutting, such as blade portioners or tenderizing equipment. Adjust production based on product weight specs, yield goals, and order demands specific to tenders.
Yield & Waste Control Focus on maximizing yield from chicken tenders while minimizing waste and rework. Work closely with QA and tender cutting staff to ensure proper cut specs are followed consistently.
Sanitation & Allergens (Tender Line) Ensure all tender department sanitation protocols are strictly followed, especially for cross-contamination control (e.g., allergens, foreign materials, bone fragments). Coordinate with sanitation crews to verify cleaning procedures post-shift.
Quality & Safety Oversight Enforce food safety and regulatory standards (HACCP, FDA, USDA, SQF). Coordinate with QA for regular inspections and promptly rectify quality or safety
issues.
Process Improvement Pinpoint inefficiencies and lead initiatives to reduce waste and enhance production output. Implement Lean or Six Sigma methodologies where appropriate.
Reporting & Documentation Maintain accurate records for production volumes, inventory, and staff performance. Prepare daily/weekly reports summarizing metrics, challenges, and improvements.
Qualifications
3-5 years' supervisory experience, ideally in food processing, poultry, or consumer goods. Experience working specifically with portion-controlled poultry products
(like tenders, nuggets, or strips) is a
plus Familiarity with
weight grading
and
spec trimming standards
are preferred. Knowledge of
inline portioning equipment or semi-automated cutting systems is valuable. Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Bilingual in Spanish or French is strongly preferred. Knowledge of Lean manufacturing methodologies preferred. Computer proficiency (MS Excel, Word). Flexibility to work varied schedules-including weekends and holidays. Ability to motivate, develop, and direct a diverse team. Union experience is a plus. Must pass a post-offer drug and background screen.
Working Conditions On-site in an active poultry production facility. Exposure to refrigerated temps, high noise levels; must stand for long durations. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Holly Poultry, Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.