Superintendent, Operations 2nd Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily 2nd shift production activities on a live, high-volume manufacturing floor, ensuring seamless handoffs between shifts.
• Own and maintain a minimum 93% production efficiency rating by optimizing labor utilization, equipment uptime, and inventory control.
• Ensure absolute adherence to USDA regulations, food safety protocols, QA standards, and compliance documentation from day one.
• Direct, mentor, and evaluate frontline production supervisors, actively cultivating leadership capabilities, accountability, and safety compliance.
• Manage shift budgets, control operational costs, and execute continuous improvement initiatives to minimize ingredient and material waste.
• Partner closely with the maintenance team to troubleshoot equipment issues in real time and maximize machinery uptime.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of progressive leadership experience (Superintendent or senior General Supervisor level) specifically within a USDA Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility.
• Regulatory Expertise: Complete, autonomous fluency in USDA requirements, food safety audits, and regulatory documentation.
• Accountability: Proven experience managing plant-level scheduling, staffing models, and hard efficiency KPIs under tight budgetary parameters.

Work Environment

• Ability to work standard 2nd shift hours (4:00 PM – 11:00 PM) and stand/walk for extended periods on a loud, temperature-controlled production floor.