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 & Accountability 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