Production Superintendent - Ready To Cook (Evening Shift)

Butterball, LLC; Raeford (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in North Carolina seeks a Facility Supervisor to ensure safe and effective operations. The role involves supervising a team, conducting safety audits, and promoting continuous improvement. Candidates should have significant experience in food processing, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Benefits

Health insurance

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• 2+ years of leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of BRC practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach a team of entry-level contributors.
• Conduct routine safety audits and ensure compliance with policies.
• Monitor key performance indicators and address gaps in efficiency.

Skills

Strong knowledge of USDA regulations

Data review and critical thinking

Effective verbal and written communication

Solid leadership skills

Strong attention to detail

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, operates in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S. and offer diverse career opportunities across farms, processing facilities, and support offices. We value a culture where each team member is valued, grows professionally, and makes an impact on health and daily life.

Join us to contribute to our purpose and apply for opportunities that support our growth and success.

Job Summary

Guides the day-to-day activities for a food processing facility ensuring standards are met in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. Develops, implements, and oversees plans to ensure KPIs are met, including maintaining safety culture and continuous improvement through Butterball Operating System Solutions (BOSS). Serves as a change agent by influencing, communicating, and promoting a culture of inclusivity, continuous improvement, and lean production.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day activities of a team of entry level individual contributors and/or supervisors. Provides guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful delivery of team goals. Participates in HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling, etc. Enforces and contributes to the development of systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures team understands and follows all safety policies and procedures. Conducts routine safety and quality audits providing on-the-floor coaching as needed.
• Serves as a role model and ensures team's understanding of, and compliance with, all company policies and regulatory guidelines (including USDA, OSHA, DOL, EEOC, HACCP, etc.).
• Accountable for team's adherence to manufacturing protocols, product specifications, quality guidelines.
• Promotes process improvement and lean manufacturing activities by working with supporting functions to implement change. Responsible for operation layout, automation improvements, budgeting, and cost improvements.
• Ensures effective use of labor, tools, supplies, and equipment to maximize efficiency and capacity.
• Conducts routine scanning of department to identify and solve problems (e.g., equipment operations, processes). Oversees training and development.
• Monitors key performance indicators including safety, efficiency, waste, downtime, labor costs, and industrial accidents. Responsible for identifying and resolving gaps in efficiency and quality.
• Directs HACCP plan to achieve USDA requirements and guides in bird related issues.
• Develops, oversees, and executes departmental project work linked to company goals.

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
• 2+ years of leadership experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Butterball Core Competencies: Safety First; Integrity; Stewardship; Enthusiastic Attitudes; Continuous Improvement
• Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP, SOP, SSOP and requirements; ability to learn/apply new concepts quickly
• Knowledge of BRC practices and standards
• Proficient in safety best practices and standards
• Strong knowledge of operations metrics and ability to identify and implement continuous improvements
• Solid leadership skills to coach, guide, and motivate a team through oversight of other leaders
• Effective verbal and written communication with ability to interact at all levels
• Data review, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages)
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Firm time-management, organization, prioritization, and delegation skills with ability to adapt to shifting priorities

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in poultry/meat food manufacturing
• Bachelor's degree in business, Poultry, Animal or Food science, or related field
• Lean/Six Sigma Certification
• Experience leading multi-faceted teams

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, reach, bend, stoop, kneel; operate equipment/computers; lift up to 50 pounds; vision requirements include close/distance/depth/color vision

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

• Work in both climate-controlled office environments and manufacturing plants with varying conditions; may require PPE
• Office noise is moderate; manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection
• Occasional travel may be required

Disclaimer

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.