Operations Superintendent

The Clemens Food Group • Coldwater, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Clemens Food Group, we are leaders in pork production and value-added foods, committed to excellence in food safety, operational performance, and continuous improvement. Our Hatfield facility spans 1.3 million square feet and processes more than 625 million pounds of hogs annually, making it one of the largest fresh pork plants in the United States. We invest in our people and provide clear career paths with opportunities to advance into senior plant leadership. This is more than a job; it is a chance to lead, make an impact, and grow with an industry leader.

The Impact You Will Make
As an Operations Superintendent (equivalent to an Operations Manager), you will oversee large-scale production in our Fresh Pork division. You will lead salaried supervisors and more than 200 hourly team members, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. Your leadership will drive performance on the floor, improve yields, reduce waste, and strengthen a culture of accountability.

Requirements

• Experience: 5 or more years in production or operations leadership, ideally in meat, protein, food manufacturing, or high-volume CPG.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop large teams of 200 or more hourly and 5 or more salaried employees. Strong floor presence and ability to influence at all levels.
• Financial Acumen: Proven experience managing budgets, KPIs, yields, labor efficiency, and cost improvements.
• Operational Expertise: Knowledge of production planning, throughput management, and waste reduction strategies.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Ability to implement Lean, Six Sigma, or CI practices and drive measurable improvements.
• Scale and Scope: Comfort working in large-scale facilities similar to our 1.3 million sq. ft. Hatfield plant, which processes 625 million pounds of hogs annually.
• Mindset: Decisive, results-driven, and people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop people by coaching, mentoring, and holding teams accountable for delivering results.
• Drive operational performance through production planning, scheduling, yields, throughput, and efficiency.
• Manage labor variance, cost savings initiatives, and performance against P&L targets.
• Champion safety and compliance by upholding USDA, FDA, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.
• Deliver continuous improvement by applying Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI tools to streamline processes and boost productivity.
• Collaborate with FSQA, Maintenance, HR, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless plant operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed