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• QUALIFICATIONS 
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university that has been accredited by the Department of Education; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
   
  VERBAL/WRITTEN SKILLS
  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
   
  INFORMATION SYSTEMS SKILLS
  Ability to use advanced research skills in order to obtain the information needed to complete tasks. Advanced use of computerized word processing and spreadsheet programs, e-mail, and the Internet.
   
  REASONING/DECISION MAKING SKILLS
  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Responsible for technical understanding of job specific decisions.
   
  ORGANIZATIONAL/PLANNING SKILLS
  Punctual
  Stay on task and finish on time
  Complete short-term projects
  Maintain a continuous process
  Perform multiple tasks
  Set and meet long-term projects
  Prioritize and organize job tasks
  Plan, manage, and evaluate various job functions
  Analyze and create better methods for completing job functions
  Set, meet, and evaluate long-term goals and objectives
  Produce continuous, strategic, program planning
  Create, prioritize, plan, and complete job functions and projects with little/no supervision
   
  PEOPLE SKILLS
  Possess good attitude
  Willingly carry out assignments
  Communicate clearly and concisely
  Ask questions when unclear of assignment
  Possess team-oriented attitude
  Communicate problems and solutions to others
  Train others on tasks
  Communicate effectively in stressful situations
  Remain calm when discussing emotional matters
  Knowledge and use of motivational language
  Ability and willingness to see others’ perspectives
  Ability and willingness to be empathetic when appropriate
  Utilize leadership skills
  Behave in a professional and trustworthy manner in all work related situations
   
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk or hear 34-66% of the time. The employee is required to stand, walk, and sit 67-100% of the time. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell 0-33% of the time. The employee must lift and/or move up to 100 pounds 0-33% of the time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
   
  WORK ENVIRONMENT 
  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud due to horns, equipment on ramps, cooling units and the like.
   

Job Description

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SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the operational oversight in the production and warehouse departments for 1st shift as it pertains to the supervision of processes and people. Responsibility includes staffing, production processes, materials management and meeting customer service needs.

 

CONNECTION TO MISSION

The Production Superintendent has a direct impact on the manufacturing of a safe, quality product while meeting demands and offering customer satisfaction for both internal and external customers. This manager will support all safety programs, policies and procedures that support Food Safety, Personal Safety, Product Quality and Tonnage goals. Additionally they will have a personal value system that will assist in creating a work environment that is based on trust, human dignity, and honesty, which in turn will contribute to a high quality of life for all employees.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

 

Human Resources

1. Hire, mentor, and supervise training for coach staff. Hold weekly staff meetings; establish department objectives, policies, procedures, performance standards, and schedules for staff.
2. Work with People Department and Corporate Training Department to identify, develop, and initiate training programs for staff.
3. Assure that coaches maintain the highest level of technical/process competency and initiative to assure benchmark level performance.
4. Staff and schedule departments to minimize overtime and maximize efficiencies.
5. Treat co-workers fairly, consistently and with respect.
6. Initiate and/or continue the flow of paperwork in a responsible and timely fashion; disciplinary warnings, employee warning reports, evaluations, etc.

 

Programs and Activities

1. Supervise and/or oversee daily production
   1. Provide leadership and feedback to coaches to assure smooth transition into 2^nd shift, throughout the day and when shutting down at the end of the day
   2. Assure coordination of support services as necessary; maintenance, material management, FSSI, etc. to assure a smooth transition into and during 2^nd shift
   3. Assure proper and efficient hand off of the plant/operations to night sanitation.
2. Act as facility liaison with night sanitation service
   1. Participate in weekly PRP and USDA meetings
   2. Identify and schedule special cleaning projects
3. Act as a leader, trainer, manager, and representative for all production and production related departments on 2^nd shift
   1. Develop direct reports through training in the following areas:

       i.   Process specific training – including equipment and processes

                                                              i.      People management skills – including training, attendance program, coaching and training, etc.

                                                            ii.      Production performance evaluation, data collection, and review

                                                          iii.      Ongoing process improvement philosophy

                                                          iv.      Food Safety, Personal Safety, and Quality Control

2. Organize and direct job tasks for 2^nd shift production employees

       i.    Work with direct reports to establish production line crew sizing that   

             maximizes capacity and efficiency on a continual basis

                              ii.    Establish goals and objectives for direct reports on a continual basis

4. Direct responsibility to build systems that assure maximum production performance in the following categories through clear communication with maintenance, sanitation, and production personnel. (what systems do they need to develop and/or systems already built)
   1. Inedible and rework reduction
   2. Process efficiency
   3. Overtime
   4. Product quality
   5. Overfill
   6. Uptime
5. Provide employee management, including but not limited to new hire training, development, discipline, absenteeism, and managing overtime.
6. Obtain knowledge or complete training to educate self on HACCP, CCP’s, SSOP’s, and GMP’s. Participate in the development of said programs.
7. Work closely with production support services, including Maintenance, Material management, FSSI, Human Resources, Scheduling and Cost Accounting as it pertains to the development and support of production activities.

 

General Management Skills/Core Values

1. Be fiscally responsible in departments, facility, and company as a whole.
2. Allow for and be a participant of ongoing innovations and process improvements.
3. Lead by example, morally and ethically.
4. Utilize leadership and teambuilding skills for employee growth and retention.
5. Continue education and training to allow for personal growth and identifying current trends.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly manage 2^nd shift coaches in the areas of production and materials management. Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.