Plant Superintendent

About the role

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more!

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
• Directly supervise all production staff and provide guidance, support, and resources 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
• Assist Human Resources and Complex Manager in assessing applications, interviewing, and selecting candidates for hire
• Lead onsite employee orientation and ensure compliance and completion of necessary paperwork; ensure new hires are being trained properly
• Participate in community outreach activities while upholding a positive company image
• Auxiliary support for Human Resources, Complex Manager, Transportation Coordinator, and Foremen, during absences
• Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance
• Travel up to 5%, annually
• Sit occasionally
• Occasionally push, pull, and/or lift objects up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally bend at the waist and/or knees
• Perform desk work (sitting or standing) for up to 90% of workday
• Work safely in wet/slippery conditions and hot/cold environments

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
• 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

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Team leadership and decision-making skills
• Confidentiality and professionalism
• Hands-on approach to work
• Knowledge of multiple species processing
• Driver’s license

Benefits

Competitive salary along with a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match and more!

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm