PRODUCTION SUPERINTENDENT

Profile

Principal Responsibilities: Meet and exceed production goals set forth by plant management. Responsible for meeting volume goals, reducing claims, maximizing yields, reducing cost, increasing team member retention and maintaining good working relationships with the USDA (meat), and all team members Directly supervise hourly production team members and salary team members to include direction of activities and ensuring training of all team members to product specifications, techniques, and requirements Monitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production team members; provide positive and/or corrective feedback as necessary Ensure food safety, human resources, and safety policy compliance with all production team members Look for continuous improvement in operating processes and procedures and encourage hourly team member ownership of all processes. Manages all aspects of processing for the assigned department Coordinates with Sales & Marketing, and fellow Superintendents to ensure orders are filled on a timely basis and meet all quality standards. Promotes and maintains plant safety Develops leads and coaches production team members.\u00A0Working Conditions: Production and maintenance settings Exposure to various chemicals, machinery and knives Slippery floors, extreme temperatures and loud noises High level of interaction with other departments and team members 50 hours per week, occasionally on weekendsEducation:\u00A0\u00A0 High School degree or equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor\u2019s Degree in applicable field preferred\u00A0Experience:\u00A0\u00A01-2 years proven supervisory experience in the food industry; industry-specific experience encouraged\u00A0Special Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both written and verbally Bilingual skills helpful Capable of independent decision making Ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent conflict resolution skills Demonstrates integrity and fairness Able to quickly and effectively adapt to new and changing situations Desire for continuous improvement Shows compassion towards and has an interest in others Basic computer knowledge required Good organizational skills Able to work assigned hours/days, including occasional weekends as required Good attendance and safety records\u00A0EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Company info

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Website : http://www.pilgrimspride.com