Position Summary

The Production Superintendent is responsible for directing and coordinating plant production activities to ensure the efficient manufacture of high-quality, food-safe products. This role ensures production targets are met while maintaining strict compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards. The position plays a critical leadership role on second shift, driving operational performance, supervising leadership staff, and promoting continuous improvement across the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

Direct daily production operations to meet customer requirements and shipment schedules.
Monitor production output, efficiency, and inventory levels to ensure performance targets are achieved (minimum 93% efficiency goal).
Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by enforcing safety policies, conducting inspections, supporting safety audits, and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
Ensure compliance with all USDA and applicable regulatory requirements.
Supervise, coach, and develop production supervisors; provide leadership training and support for new processes or equipment.
Plan and allocate labor, equipment, and production capacity to optimize efficiency and minimize waste.
Partner with maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and productivity.
Participate in budgeting, capital expenditure planning, manpower forecasting, and space utilization planning.
Review daily production reports and communicate performance feedback to supervisors and cross-functional teams.
Facilitate effective communication between shifts to ensure continuity of quality, safety, and productivity.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, cost control, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Meat Science, Business, or related field preferred.
Minimum of three years of progressive managerial experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Minimum of four years of leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
Experience leading teams in food manufacturing strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory compliance; USDA experience highly valued.
Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple responsibilities.
Effective communication skills with the ability to coordinate across departments and shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in protein or meat processing environments.
Familiarity with food service production standards.
Experience with budgeting and capital planning.
Proven track record of implementing process improvements and waste reduction programs.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Primary work environment is the production floor, including exposure to loud noise, strong odors, refrigerated and freezer conditions, and hot/cold temperatures.
Extended periods of standing and walking.
Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Use of personal protective equipment including hearing protection and safety glasses as required.

Additional Information

Must be willing and able to work 2nd shift (4:00 PM – 2:00 AM).
Strong benefits package with annual bonus opportunity.
Growth opportunities within the organization.

Interview Process

First Round: Video or onsite interview with plant leadership and HR.

Second Round: Onsite interview including office and plant tour.