Plant Superintendent

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm. Schedule may vary based on workload and after-hours phone calls.

Areas of Accountability

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT—our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork.

• Leadership & Employee Development
• Daily Facility Operations
• Quality and Production Standards
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Continuous Improvement & Strategy

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of facility including production schedules and goals, maintenance, quality, and safety; communicate and problem-solve with department leaders, when necessary
• Identify areas of opportunity and create and update SOPs for all areas of the facility
• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety and health policies and procedures
• Collaborate with Complex Manager to identify and manage goals, objectives, budgets, and timelines to meet KPIs
• Assist in overseeing all material handling and processing equipment and make recommendations to increase efficiency
• Assist in monitoring quality control processes including raw and final product inspection and investigating customer complaints
• Provide guidance, support, and resources to production staff, as needed
• Support employee development and growth through new hire stay interviews and quarterly conversations; complete exit interviews, when necessary
• Delegate and adjust work activities based on PTO requests and/or unexpected call-ins
• Relay important messages, directions, and policies from the FUI Corporate Office and upper management
• Participate in community outreach activities while upholding a positive company image
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, USDA, MPCA, EPA, Department of Agriculture, and local and state agencies
• Assist in ensuring the facility is always audit-ready by maintaining paperwork
• Provide backup support for Complex Manager, Transportation Coordinator, and Foremen, during absences
• Work closely with Human Resources on any employee-related situations
• Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance
• Travel up to 5%, annually
• Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or related field, preferred; or equivalent years of experience
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment; rendering industry experience, preferred
• High level of verbal and written communication skills with the ability to alter communication style based on audience; bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to create accountability, lead by example, and function as an effective team leader, managing resources according to changing needs
• Strong team building and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Willingness to take a hands-on approach and assist in all areas of the facility
• Ability to work in a facility that processes multiple species including cows, pigs, and poultry
• Ability to attain and/or maintain a standard driver's license

Physical Requirements

• Perform desk work (sitting or standing) for up to 90% of workday
• Repetitively use wrist, hand, and/or fingers
• Occasionally push, pull and/or lift objects up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally bend at the waist and/or knees
• Ability to work safely in wet/slippery conditions and hot/cold environments