Distribution Superintendent

Butterball Careers•Carthage, MO

About The Position

The Distribution Superintendent guides daily activities across multiple shipping and distribution teams through oversight of supervisors. The role ensures that work is performed safely, efficiently, and effectively and complies with company policies, procedures, regulations, GMPs, and HACCP requirements. The superintendent develops and implements plans to meet key performance indicators, maintain a strong safety culture, and drive continuous improvement through Butterball Operating System Solutions (BOSS). The position is responsible for safety, compliance, upkeep of shipping and distribution areas, and ensuring products are correctly loaded and shipped within designated time frames. The role supervises day-to-day team activities and provides guidance, coaching, and support. It participates in human resources activities, including hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team-member development, and scheduling. The superintendent coordinates resources and daily load orders, works cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Quality Assurance, and oversees shipping-related workflows, inventory, product storage and rotation, order entry, and pickup appointments. The position reviews metrics, addresses issues, supports investigations and meetings, and ensures procedures and documentation are maintained. Work takes place in both climate-controlled office environments and manufacturing areas that may be cold, wet, warm, or involve chemicals and other site conditions. Personal protective equipment is required in the manufacturing environment. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 5 years of relevant experience, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
At least 2 years of leadership experience, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
Firm knowledge of shipping, storage, and warehousing.
Knowledge of HACCP and/or USDA policies.
Proficiency in safety best practices, policies, and standards.
Leadership skills to coach, guide, support, and motivate a team.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels.
Ability to review data, think critically, and solve problems.
Strong attention to detail.
Effective computer skills and ability to learn and apply new technologies.
Advanced time-management, organization, and prioritization skills, with ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
Ability to work varying shift hours.
Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment in manufacturing environments.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and using hands and fingers to operate equipment and office devices; occasional climbing and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day activities of multiple teams, including entry-level individual contributors and/or supervisors.
Provide guidance, coaching, and support to help teams achieve their goals.
Participate in HR activities, including hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team-member development, and scheduling.
Enforce and contribute to the development of systems, policies, and procedures.
Model and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory guidelines, including USDA, OSHA, DOL, and EEOC requirements.
Ensure teams understand and follow safety policies and procedures; conduct routine safety and quality audits and provide on-the-floor coaching.
Use resources effectively across multiple teams, oversee delegation of daily team load orders, and create schedules that support goals.
Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Quality Assurance to support product flow and safety.
Coordinate cooler cleanouts, inventory, FIFO, general upkeep, and housekeeping.
Review metrics, identify efficiency and quality opportunities, resolve issues, and pursue process improvements.
Participate in or oversee investigations, including accidents and employee complaints; ensure procedures are followed, documentation is maintained, and complaints are appropriately resolved.
Participate in or facilitate department and facility meetings, and provide practical consultation and advice in areas of responsibility.
Oversee the accuracy and efficiency of order entry, pickup appointment scheduling, product storage and rotation, inventory counts, and meeting customer needs and expectations.
Ensure shipping and distribution operations meet safety, compliance, upkeep, and designated product-loading and shipping requirements.
Maintain safety culture and support continuous improvement through Butterball Operating System Solutions (BOSS).