Plant Superintendent 2nd

John Soules Foods; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Pay

Vacation / Sick days

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

John Soules Foods in Tyler, TX is seeking a Production Superintendent to direct and manage plant operations, drive production efficiency, labor control, quality, and safety. This role reports to the Operations Shift Manager and requires leadership across Supervisors and Line Leads.

Candidates should have 5+ years of manufacturing experience, 3+ years in supervision of fully cooked operations, and strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and food safety. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Background with food manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required.
• Experience in ready-to-consume protein products and raw sizing preferred.
• Solid knowledge of equipment, formulations, efficiency, and yields.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate department activities with managers to meet manufacturing objectives.
• Establish and monitor performance for production, efficiency, quality, and safety standards.
• Analyze customer requirements and maintain quality for product specs and SOPs.

Skills

Food manufacturing knowledge

Leadership

Process improvement

Safety compliance

Communication

MS Office

M3 experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Overview Of Company

John Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion . The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.

Job Title: Production Superintendent

Location: Tyler, TX

Department: Operations

Reports To: Operations Shift Manager

Travel: Minimum – Up to 10%

Overview Of Company

John Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion . The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.

Job Summary

Direct and manage all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, efficiency, labor, quality, safety and other production-related activities.

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent, college degree preferred.

Experience

• Five or more years of progressively responsible manufacturing experience required .
• Three years supervisory experience in fully cooked operation required .

Required Skills / Abilities

• Background with food manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required .
• Experience in ready to consume protein products, and raw sizing experience are strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of equipment, formulations, efficiency, and yields.
• Full Understanding of HACCP, SSOPs, and GMPs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate well with all levels.
• Strong leadership skills and excellent human relations skills. Able to lead and give direction.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• M3 experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate department activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Establish and monitor overall department performance for production, efficiency, quality, and safety standards.
• Analyze all customer requirements and maintain optimal level of quality for all production product specifications and SOP’s .
• Maintain compliance to all production schedules.
• Ensure compliance to safety rules for the plant.
• Control and minimize labor overtime and production costs.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives .
• Provides direction, development and leadership to Supervisors and Line Leads.
• Performs shift supervisor’s duties when necessary.
• Coordinate for various production and maintenance activities.
• Prepare reports for all plant activities and assist all supervisors to oversee all activities of production employees and evaluate all plant requirements.
• Ensure compliance to all company policies and regulations and administer everyday activities of all plant personnel.
• Develop and maintain an effective and trustworthy work environment at all times .
• Promotes positive employee relations.
• Collaborate with operations /shift manager to recommend all operational improvements to processes and facilitate reduction in cost and ensure efficiency of all programs and adhere to all safety programs according to Federal and State regulations.
• Supervisory Responsibilities If Any:Yes

Work Environment

This job is carried out in a professional office setting and involves using standard office equipment like laptops, desk phones, and smartphones. Regular visits to production facilities may also be required . During those visits, the employee is occasionally exposed to cold and/or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, cold temperatures, and electrical shock and vibration risks. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Physical Demands

Employees must be able to stand, walk, or sit; use their hands for tasks; reach with their arms; and communicate verbally. Occasional lifting or moving of objects is necessary, along with close, distance, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Additional requirements for this position include:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to climb stairs and walk long distances (1–3 hours per day)
• Work in hot (above 90°F) or cold (below 32°F) conditions
• Reliable transportation required

Benefits

• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible for the Company’s bonus plan, with amounts varying based on program terms.
• Vacation / Sick days
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Telemedicine
• Onsite Clinic – Tyler and Valley
• Free annual health screening
• 401 (k) with company match
• STD and LTD
• Life insurance & other voluntary benefits
• Career Development: We support professional growth through continuous learning and development opportunities.

Soules Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Applicants with disabilities needing accommodation during the application process can contact Human Resources at the relevant location.

Soules Foods will not discriminate against applicants who discuss their compensation. We also participate in the E-Verify program where required by law.

Unsolicited Assistance:

Soules Foods does not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for U.S. positions. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a valid written request and search agreement from HR will be considered the property of Soules Foods. No fees will be paid for candidates hired through unsolicited referrals.