Superintendent, Operations 2nd Shift

ReliableVA Solutions Llc; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ReliableVA Solutions Llc is seeking an experienced Production Superintendent to lead second-shift operations at our USDA-regulated RTE plant in Ponca City, OK. This hands-on role drives efficiency, mentors frontline supervisors, and ensures strict regulatory compliance on a high-volume production floor.

The ideal candidate will have deep USDA RTE fluency and a proven track record of achieving production metrics under pressure, with strong leadership and continuous improvement skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in a USDA Ready-to-Eat (RTE) facility.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily 2nd shift production activities on a live, high-volume manufacturing floor, ensuring seamless handoffs between shifts.
• Own and maintain a minimum 93% production efficiency by optimizing labor, uptime, and inventory control.
• Ensure absolute adherence to USDA regulations, food safety QA standards, and compliance documentation from day one.
• Direct, mentor and evaluate frontline production supervisors, cultivating leadership, accountability and safety compliance.
• Manage shift budgets, control operational costs, and drive continuous improvement to minimize waste.
• Partner with maintenance to troubleshoot equipment issues in real time and maximize machinery uptime.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Production planning

Team mentoring

Continuous improvement

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, high-caliber Production Superintendent to lead second-shift operations at our USDA-regulated Ready-to-Eat (RTE) manufacturing plant in Ponca City, OK. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role executing plant floor operations, driving manufacturing efficiencies, and mentoring frontline supervisors.

The ideal candidate possesses deep regulatory fluency in USDA RTE standards and a proven track record of maintaining strict production metrics under pressure. If you are a decisive operations leader who thrives on the plant floor and excels at continuous improvement, this role offers an impactful opportunity to drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Direct daily 2nd shift production activities on a live, high-volume manufacturing floor, ensuring seamless handoffs between shifts.
• Performance Metrics: Own and maintain a minimum 93% production efficiency rating by optimizing labor utilization, equipment uptime, and inventory control.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure absolute adherence to USDA regulations, food safety protocols, QA standards, and compliance documentation from day one.
• Team Development: Direct, mentor, and evaluate frontline production supervisors, actively cultivating leadership capabilities, accountability, and safety compliance. [
• Cost & Waste Control: Manage shift budgets, control operational costs, and execute continuous improvement initiatives to minimize ingredient and material waste.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the maintenance team to troubleshoot equipment issues in real time and maximize machinery uptime.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of progressive leadership experience (Superintendent or senior General Supervisor level) specifically within a USDA Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility.
• Regulatory Expertise: Complete, autonomous fluency in USDA requirements, food safety audits, and regulatory documentation. Non-RTE or commercial baking backgrounds will not match the required regulatory scope.
• Accountability: Proven experience managing plant-level scheduling, staffing models, and hard efficiency KPIs under tight budgetary parameters.
• Work Environment: Ability to work standard 2nd shift hours (4:00 PM â 11:00 PM) and stand/walk for extended periods on a loud, temperature-controlled production floor.

Legal Authorization

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.