PRODUCTION SUPERINTENDENT - 2nd Shift

About the role

This position directs the production/processing supervisors across several departments on a single shift to assure cost-effective, on-time manufacture of quality products. Must be willing to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Directs production operations and personnel to meet established production and quality control standards, control budget and costs, and provide data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products produced.
• Establishes short-term activities directed toward production continuity and balance such as shift schedules, ensuring requisition of materials, machine loading, grievance resolution, and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinates and integrates with other plant function areas to ensure support in attaining output, productivity, and quality.
• Selects, organizes, trains, and motivates production labor force to ensure consistent attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity and cost levels.
• Recommends improvements in production flow or methods.
• Ensures effective use of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Counsels supervisors as needed on job performance and departmental efficiencies.
• Recommends modification of machines and equipment to improve production and quality of products.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of directly related experience.
• 3-5 years of supervisory training experience preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations.
• Strong diplomacy and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (GED) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.