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Description

Production Superintendent

GENERAL SUMMARY: This position directs the production across several departments on a single shift to assure cost-effective, on-time manufacture of quality products

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Directs production operations and personnel to meet established production and quality control standards, to control budget and costs, and to provide dataregardingtypes, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products produced.

+ Establishes short-term activities directed toward production continuity and balance such as shift schedules, ensuring requisition of materials, machine loading, grievance resolution, and equipment maintenance.

+ Coordinates and integrates with other plant function areas to ensure support inattainingoutput, productivity, and quality.

+ Selects, organizes, trains, and motivates production labor force to ensure consistent attainment of production schedules atoptimumproductivity and cost levels.

+ Recommends improvements in production flow or methods.

+ Ensures effective use of operating methods and procedures designed toeliminateoperating problems and to improve product quality.

+ Counselssupervisors as needed on job performance and departmentalefficiencies.

+ Recommends modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.

EXPERIENCE:

+ Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.

+ 3-5 years of supervisory training experience preferred.

+ Knowledge of USDA regulations

+ Strong diplomacy and communication skills

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma (GED) required.  Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

EOE, including disability/Vets