Production Superintendent(2Nd Shift)

General information

All posting locations: Kirksville, Missouri, United States of America

Job Function: 06 - Manufacturing

Date Published: 24-Apr-2024

Ref #: R-81849

Description & Requirements

Job Description

This position is accountable for providing effective direction and coordination for the assigned departments and/or shift(s) through a group of first-line Production Supervisors. The plants have operations ranging from non-skilled, semi-skilled and skilled production employees. Plants produce products to meet scheduled commitments and may operate up to three shifts per day seven days a week. Guides and advises production supervisors in interpretation of plant and company policies and procedures. Takes appropriate action to improve production yields, plans for future capacity and maintains flexibility in the production operations needed due to the variances.

• Assists in maintaining acceptable plant profitability.

• Implement and lead KHMS standards and methodologies.

• Monitors yields and efficiencies daily and takes corrective action when appropriate.

• Maintains safety and ergonomic programs to ensure a safe working environment and while attaining company goal of an injury free workplace.

• Develops topics for at line meetings, trains employees to perform job safely; identifies and corrects safety hazards and ergonomic issues; attends safety and ergonomic meetings; determines strategies to meet goals of reduce injuries and cost per claim of injuries.

• Trains all supervisors and employees in company policies and procedures; counsels and or takes corrective action as vital; develops and maintains a program of continuous improvement.

• Maintains product quality and customer service standards.

• Drive people retention initiatives.

• Ensures that sanitation standards are kept and ensures product specifications and quality index are met or exceeded.

• Ensures that department manning and product scheduling is adequate to meet customer needs.

• Ensures company and USDA standards are met.

• Performs daily troubleshooting, implementing corrective action when vital.

• Conducts line meetings as vital to discuss violations and required actions to ensure compliance.

• In the absence of key personnel the employee's supervisor or qualified designee (one that has been trained in the key employee's duties) is responsible to complete or delegate the completion of all required tasks and responsibilities.

Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum of 2+ years' experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.

• Experience using multiple computer applications including but not limited to Kronos, SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Manufacturing knowledge and understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures.

• Knowledge of OSHA Standards and USDA and HACCP regulations.

• Bilingual, a plus.

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

• May work long hours and weekends.

Location(s)

Kirksville Plant