Our Responsibility

 

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL WE DO.

Our culture of continuous improvement means we’re always finding new ways to be more responsible stewards of not only our environmental, human and animal resources, but our customers’ trust as well.

Ever since we defined our pillars of sustainability in 2014, we've worked to align our goals within four key areas — focusing our efforts on providing a safe product, maintaining a great workplace and promoting sustainable processes.

 

ANIMAL WELFARE
PEOPLE & COMMUNITY WELFARE
ENVIRONMENTAL WELFARE
CONSUMER & PRODUCT WELFARE

 

View our Corporate Sustainability Report

starburst iconOUR VALUES, OUR CULTURE, OUR WAY OF LIFE

 

At Wayne Farms, we’re proud to be one of the largest poultry producers in the U.S. — but we’re also proud to offer high-quality products that reflect our values on a personal level. Our thousands of employees and family farmer partners live out those ideals every day — and because of their hard work and dedication, Wayne Farms continues to positively contribute to local communities and economies everywhere.

 

View our Shared Code of Conduct

 

 
 

 

Vision

To be the AMAZING poultry company, recognized as the partner of choice by our customers, coworkers, farmers and communities.

 

Mission

To execute our Top 25% Behaviors with excellence.

 

 
 

 

Living in the Top 25% Behaviors

SENSE OF URGENCY

SENSE OF URGENCY

Passion for What We Do
INSTITUTE LEADERSHIP

INSTITUTE LEADERSHIP

Creatively Engage Employees
Recognize Success
Build Trust — Open and Honest Communications
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AS A WAY OF LIFE

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AS A WAY OF LIFE

Find and Implement Best Practices
Identify and Measure Opportunities
Adopt a Process-Focused Culture
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER — ONE FAMILY

WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER — ONE FAMILY

Departments Work Together
Recognize Internal Customers

 

 
 

 

Our Values

INTEGRITY

INTEGRITY

We must do more than simply do things right – we must also do the right thing. We will demonstrate open, honest and ethical behavior in every contact and aspect of our business.

INNOVATION

INNOVATION

Innovation is the key to improving and sustaining growth and profitability. We support well-conceived risk-taking, embrace creativity and consistently pursue new opportunities.

RESPECT FOR PEOPLE

RESPECT FOR PEOPLE

We value our diversity as source of strength. We listen and respond to the ideas of our associates, seeking a business environment that fosters personal and professional growth and achievement. We expect the highest level of personal accountability and a willingness for people to hold each other accountable in a professional and caring way.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

CUSTOMER SERVICE

We seek long-term relationships based on our understanding of our customers’ needs and on the value we provide through superior products and services.

TEAMWORK

TEAMWORK

We believe teamwork improves the quality of decisions and sustains a spirit of excitement, fulfillment and passion for our business.

LEADERSHIP

LEADERSHIP

We provide an environment for leaders to impart a clarity of purpose, shared goals and joint commitment to excellence.

PERFORMANCE

PERFORMANCE

We will compete aggressively, establishing challenging but achievable targets and rewarding performance against those targets. Continuous improvement is a way of life.

STEWARDSHIP

STEWARDSHIP

As a Company and as individuals, we give of ourselves to serve the needs of our communities and people in need. We will also be good stewards of the environment and the animals we raise.