Superintendent - Production Operations

3 weeks ago


Mount Olive, North Carolina, United States Butterball Full time
Job Summary:

As a key member of our production team, the Superintendent - Production Operations will oversee the safe, efficient, and effective operation of our production processes. This role requires a strong leader who can drive continuous process improvements, ensure quality production, and foster a culture of inclusivity and lean production.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Direct and develop supervisory and production team members to align their work with long-term goals and company initiatives.
  • Ensure team compliance with all company policies and regulatory guidelines, including USDA, OSHA, DOL, EEOC, etc.
  • Responsible for team adherence to manufacturing protocols, product specifications, quality guidelines, and safety standards.
  • Champion process improvement and lean manufacturing activities by working with supporting functions to implement change.
  • Responsible for operation layout, automation improvements, budgeting, and cost improvements.
  • Conduct routine scanning of the department to identify and solve problems, and take immediate action to eliminate improper practices or hazardous conditions.
  • Organize production activities and coordinate work of assigned plant personnel in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner to ensure internal and external customer needs are met.
  • Track key indicators of the production team's performance, including safety, efficiency, waste, downtime, labor costs, and industrial accidents, and ensure expectations are met or exceeded.
  • Direct HACCP plan to achieve USDA requirements and guide in bird-related issues.
  • Develop, manage, and complete departmental project work linked to company objectives and goals.
Requirements:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to prioritize workload and delegate responsibilities as needed.
  • Decisive leader with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and motivate.
  • Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP, SOP, SSOP, and requirements, or the ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly.
  • Knowledge of BRC practices and standards, or the ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly.
  • Strong knowledge of operations metrics, such as yields, lbs./birds per man hours (PMH), line speeds, etc.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills at both the strategic and functional level.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
About Us:

Butterball, LLC is a leading producer of turkey products in the U.S. and is committed to providing a diverse array of career opportunities and paths. We are an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.



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