Position Purpose: The Production Superintendent leads plant production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. This role is responsible for producing high-quality, food-safe products that meet regulatory requirements while fostering a safe work environment and strong team culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily production to ensure quality products are produced and shipped on time.
- Monitor inventory and maintain accurate staffing levels.
- Ensure a safe work environment by conducting safety training, inspections, and compliance with safety audits.
- Plan, organize, and schedule production to optimize Client, equipment, and resources.
- Achieve production efficiency goals (minimum 93% efficiency).
- Train, develop, and promote supervisors; provide ongoing coaching on equipment, processes, and food safety.
- Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure planning.
- Monitor paperwork and ensure compliance with USDA and McDonald's regulations.
- Communicate effectively between shifts, departments, and supervisors to support continuous improvement, waste reduction, and productivity.
- Collaborate with maintenance to optimize uptime and production flow.
- Provide leadership and feedback to drive quality, efficiency, and safety.
Must-Have Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of progressive managerial experience in production or manufacturing.
- Experience managing and developing production teams and supervisors.
- Proven ability to plan, schedule, and optimize production operations.
- Strong knowledge of safety, USDA, and food safety compliance.
- Background in quality control and continuous improvement.
- Effective communication skills across shifts and departments.
- Ability to work 2nd shift (approx. 4 PM 2 AM, Monday Friday) with occasional weekends.
- Physically able to work in manufacturing environments (standing long periods, lifting up to 25 lbs, working in hot/cold and noisy conditions).
Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Meat Science, Business, or related field.
- Experience with budgeting, capital planning, and cost optimization.
- Familiarity with McDonald's or large-scale food service production standards.
- Experience leading process improvements and waste reduction initiatives.
Additional Information:
- Compensation: $75,000 $85,000 annually, plus bonus potential (0 14%).
- Work Environment: Primarily on the production floor; requires PPE and adherence to safety protocols.
- Shift: 2nd shift, approx. 4 PM 2 AM, Monday Friday, with occasional weekends.