Production Superintendent - Harvest Floor, 2nd shift

Production Superintendent Harvest Floor 2nd Shift

Our food manufacturing client is actively seeking a Production Superintendent Harvest Floor 2nd shift. This is a 2nd shift position located near Lafayette, Indiana. The Production Superintendent directs and coordinates, through direct report supervisory personnel, manufacturing activities utilizing knowledge of product function, production methods, procedures, and capabilities.

Production Superintendent Harvest Floor Responsibilities:

• Plan and direct production activities and establish production priorities for products consistent with effective operations and cost factors.
• Create and foster a high morale workplace with the highest ethical standards by treating all team members with dignity and respect.
• Coordinate production activities with maintenance, and quality assurance departments to obtain optimum production, quality, and utilization of resources.
• Review and analyze production reports (yields, downtime, waste, etc.) to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and/or operating or production problems.
• Partner with Safety Manager to maintain and enforce the safety program for the department; assure compliance with OSHA and company regulations and guidelines.
• Collaborate with and assist the Operations Manager and/or Plant Manager in the development and implementation of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by monitoring all control procedures.
• Revise production schedules and priorities as needed as a result of equipment failure, operating problems, or last-minute customer demands.
• Supervise the department's production supervisors, responsible for employee training and development.
• Oversee department costs and ensure they are within budget.
• Establish individual and group goals and accountabilities and evaluate work performance for direct reports; review and approve performance evaluations for indirect reports.
• Utilize problem solving techniques, teamwork building strategies, and process control tools to efficiently meet or exceed the production schedule.
• Partner with Human Resources to ensure proper handling of employee relations issues in accordance with company policies and procedures; participate in the recruitment and selection of manufacturing personnel.
• Ensure department follows company policies and procedures, FDA/USDA regulations, and customer specifications.
• Perform other duties as needed or required.

Production Superintendent Harvest Floor Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required, bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of continuous experience in a leadership or management role in a meat processing environment.
• Meat processing experience required.
• Ability to multi-task in a work a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in extreme hot, cold, wet, humid, and odorous environments.
• Flexibility to work on a variety of shifts and work extensive overtime, including weekends.
• Good computer literacy skills and possess ability to write clear and concise reports
• Results driven and employee oriented.
• Commitment to follow safety policies and practices and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Uphold company policies and ethical standards.
• Good leadership and motivational skills.
• Experience with computers and various software such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to attend classes or training as needed.