Cut Superintendent B Shift

Seaboard Corporation•Sioux City, IA

About The Position

The Operations Superintendent assists the Operations Manager in planning, leading, directing, and managing a small or single business-unit site in accordance with Seaboard Triumph Foods policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The role is accountable for product quality, employee safety, facility profitability, budget planning and control, effective use and treatment of human resources, and development of the employee team. The Superintendent is directly responsible for plant labor variance, raw-material utilization, yields, supplies, and waste reduction, with the goal of making a positive contribution to the company’s profit and loss. The role supports the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the plant, including its supervisors and support functions. It works to ensure consistent operations within company standards and to produce safe, quality products efficiently and profitably. The Superintendent sets and follows up on achievable goals, monitors yields, labor, and related expenses, identifies opportunities, and implements solutions. The position also supports annual fixed and capital budget planning and ensures the operation functions within cost and budget expectations. The Superintendent promotes a safe and effective workplace, maintains required safety and ergonomic programs, and supports food-safety systems, including HACCP, SSOPs, CCPs, and the HACCP plan. The position manages and develops employees and supervisors, fosters positive communication and interaction across employee levels, and helps ensure the workforce is treated and utilized effectively. The role requires facility movement, frequent standing and walking, handling objects, and lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally. Work takes place in plant conditions that may include temperature and climate extremes, wet or humid areas, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, vibration, and loud noise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as agriculture, animal science, or business, plus five to eight years of plant management experience; alternatively, a combination of education and experience that enables performance in all aspects of the position.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.
Ability to read and interpret English-language safety files, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively with USDA, production, and management personnel.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions, use analytical reasoning, and adapt.
Ability to use computers and standard industry programs and to learn and effectively use other available computer programs.
Knowledge of Microsoft spreadsheets and word processing, the Internet, sales software, and UNIX applications such as SAP.
Sufficient knowledge of different pork products; manufacturing; yields; plant efficiencies; and operating procedures.
Knowledge of OSHA standards and USDA/HACCP regulations.
Ability to work in a diverse workforce.
Valid driver’s license, due to occasional business travel.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain required safety and ergonomic programs and support the company goal of an injury-free workplace.
Serve as an active member of the Safety Committee and work toward reducing injuries and injury claim costs.
Ensure staff and employees understand HACCP and SSOP documents, CCPs, and the HACCP plan.
Help minimize product failures and foreign-material issues.
Assist the Operations Manager with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the plant, including supervisors.
Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints; and resolve problems.
Train, manage, and direct support staff activities in Safety, Food Safety/QA, HR, accounting, maintenance, and production supervision.
Ensure all aspects of plant operations are consistent and meet company standards.
Facilitate a profitable operation that efficiently produces safe, quality products.
Establish achievable goals and follow up on progress, whether positive or negative.
Train supervisors to recognize opportunities and understand their impact on operations.
Track yields, labor, and related expenses; identify opportunities and implement solutions.
Ensure efficient and profitable operations through adherence to specifications and procedures.
Provide support and approachability to employees at all levels and encourage positive, effective interaction between management and hourly employees.
Maintain accurate and open communication.
Establish accurate fixed and capital budgets for annual planning.
Help ensure operations function within cost and budget expectations and contribute to the company’s profit and loss.