Superintendent Production - Days

Simmons Foods; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Operations Supervisor to oversee daily processing operations in a fast-paced food processing environment. This role is vital for ensuring employee safety, product quality, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will lead a team, manage staffing, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on production processes and employee morale, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. If you are passionate about operational excellence and team leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience supervising or leading employees in manufacturing.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily processing operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Manage staffing and training to meet production goals and enhance efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Production Efficiency

Quality Control

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

4 years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Purpose of the Position

Oversees daily processing operations demonstrating commitment to employee safety, product quality, and teamwork.

Essential Position Responsibilities - This is a Salary Exempt position.

Manages plant staffing. Manages and guides assigned department’s supervisors and their respective direct reports.Estimates appropriate level of staff necessary to meet business and budgetary goals and objectives. Responsible for scheduling of direct reports. Directs training and indoctrination of workers to achieve efficiency and to reduce downtime . Acquaint workers with company policies and procedures.

Determines job priorities. Committed to producing superior quality products at all times to eliminate customercomplaints. Achieves customer satisfaction as a result of efficient operations. Reviews job orders to providecontinuous supply of product required for operations. Reviews production, quality control, and other reports andstatistics to plan and modify production activities. Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and achieve greater utilization of labor and materials.

Maintains costing efficiency through efficient production operations and adequate product yields. Responsible forthe allocation of resources in line with established cost structure. Compares production goals to actual production runsto measure efficiency. Accomplishes all paperwork in accordance with established time frame or record keeping requirements. Oversees various processing operations and works with other departments in order to reduce waste.Manages and maintains office supplies at or below factory budget for assigned department. Responsible for the day-to-day supplies inventory.

Responsible for facilities’ safety records. Ensures safety records are in line with the established goals set forth by Simmons. Verifies that production activities are performed in compliance with Simmons policies and procedures andOSHA regulations. Leads the department by example and motivates employees to maintain run rates, yields, andsafety records at or above expectations.

Maintains an audit/tour ready facility. Ensures facilities are audit/tour ready in compliance with Simmons policiesand procedures, FDA/USDA regulations, and customer specifications. Interacts with members of different departmentsas well as customers and government agencies.

Communicate at all levels in order to meet production expectations. Monitors quality, safety, scheduling, personnel and mechanical status of the plant. Collaborate with the functional areas of the operations such as HumanResources, Safety, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Finance, Shipping, etc. Communicates effectively at all levels toprovide appropriate directives and to resolve employee problems/conflicts.

Manages employees. Directs and supervises employees’ work activities and monitors work performance.Collaborates with Human Resources to screen, interview and hire candidates. Administers disciplinary actions and recommends performance improvement actions in collaboration with the HR Manager. Monitors work performance and recommends compensation decisions based on guidelines. Follows Simmons values to develop and maintain a favorable working relationship with all employees. Promotes a cooperative and harmonious environment in order to facilitate positive employee morale, productivity, and continued improvement.

Participates as a member of the Team . Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all teammembers. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in asupportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impactof individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print.Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. May present information to small or large groups. Must be able to work in various temperatures. Move about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property. May travel via car or plane to various work locations.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by visiting facility.

Travel: Minimum local travel to other work sites.

Technical Experience: 2 years experience supervising or leading employees in manufacturing or related fields.

Industry Experience: Food processing organization.

Minimum Education : Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or 4 years experience in lieu of degree.

Preferred Education : N/A

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