Harvest Superintendent

American Foods Group, LLC•Long Prairie, MN

9d•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Long Prairie Packing, LLC, an American Foods Group Company has an opportunity for a Harvest Superintendent at our Long Prairie, MN plant. As our Harvest Superintendent you will oversee daily operations of the Harvest Department (under the supervision of Plant Manager). You will supervise General Foreman and Supervisors in the Harvest department. You will manage all harvest processes; ensuring efficient, effective, and accurate operations according to customer specifications. You will monitor and control downtime; provide solutions to reduce downtime. You will maintain high production and quality while ensuring the safest working environment possible. You will actively monitor food security and defense surveillance inside the facility and its operation. You will ensure all company, safety, and food safety policies and procedures are enforced and followed (e.g. SQF, GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, OSHA). You will monitor the cleanliness of the work areas. You will complete reports and other paperwork (e.g. discipline, progress evaluations, terminations). You will ensure every position is filled before starting up; ensure job rotation is followed in order to facilitate ergonomics. You will ensure all machinery is performing to the highest standard possible. You will maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearance. NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship
Must be able to effectively communicate in English (speaking, reading, and writing)
Knowledge of the entire harvest process including barn operations and humane handling
Ability to communicate well (verbal and written) with all levels of employees from hourly to upper management, as well as government officials
Knowledge of SQF, GMP, SOP, HACCP, and OSHA regulations
Ability to manage a group of personnel who perform various production tasks or activities
Ability to understand and control the harvest process
Ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to identify and address safety hazards; promote safety on a daily basis
Ability to lead by example, encourage teamwork and learning, and motivate the hourly workforce
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Must have a high math aptitude; be assertive; and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to perform consistent, accurate work with minimal direction and work successfully as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree OR 5 years of prior supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the Harvest Department
Supervise General Foreman and Supervisors in the Harvest department
Manage all harvest processes; ensuring efficient, effective, and accurate operations according to customer specifications
Monitor and control downtime; provide solutions to reduce downtime
Maintain high production and quality while ensuring the safest working environment possible
Actively monitor food security and defense surveillance inside the facility and its operation
Ensure all company, safety, and food safety policies and procedures are enforced and followed (e.g. SQF, GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, OSHA)
Monitor the cleanliness of the work areas
Complete reports and other paperwork (e.g. discipline, progress evaluations, terminations)
Ensure every position is filled before starting up; ensure job rotation is followed in order to facilitate ergonomics
Ensure all machinery is performing to the highest standard possible
Maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearance