Direct the production operations and personnel to ensure quality and cost-effective production while coordinating with various plant functions for productivity.
Production Superintendent
GENERAL SUMMARY: This position directs the production/processing supervisors across several departments on a single shift to assure cost-effective, on-time manufacture of quality products
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directs production operations and personnel to meet established production and quality control standards, to control budget and costs, and to provide dataregardingtypes, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products produced.
Establishes short-term activities directed toward production continuity and balance such as shift schedules, ensuring requisition of materials, machine loading, grievance resolution, and equipment maintenance.
Coordinates and integrates with other plant function areas to ensure support inattainingoutput, productivity, and quality.
Selects, organizes, trains, and motivates production labor force to ensure consistent attainment of production schedules atoptimumproductivity and cost levels.
Recommends improvements in production flow or methods.
Ensures effective use of operating methods and procedures designed toeliminateoperating problems and to improve product quality.
Counselssupervisors as needed on job performance and departmentalefficiencies.
Recommends modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.
EXPERIENCE:
Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.
3-5 years of supervisory training experience preferred.
Knowledge of USDA regulations
Strong diplomacy and communication skills
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma (GED)required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
