Operations Superintendent - 2nd Shift

West Liberty Foods•Bolingbrook, IL

17h•$83,000 - $110,000

About The Position

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company®, and we’re right in your backyard. Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment! Job Summary: Operations Superintendent is responsible for daily production on an assigned shift. Areas of focus may be both ready to eat and raw processes ensuring the efficient and safe manufacturing of quality products in a manner that is consistent with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent is preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of related experience including supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lead a team of resourceful and skilled team members.
Must be able to work independently without constant supervision.
Must be able to problem solve.
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
Advanced computer skills including Google Suite.
Knowledge of UKG/Kronos or other timekeeping system.
Ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends if needed.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills including root cause analysis.
Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test and background screen.

Nice To Haves

Coaching and performance management experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervises the activities of the assigned departmental supervisors including production volume, cost, quality and production schedules.
Confers with the Operations Manager and Scheduling to establish working schedules for all departments connected with production.
Monitors safety activity and training. Attains recordable and lost time goals. Operates in compliance with all plant and OSHA requirements.
Reviews yields variance and productivity reports on a daily basis and reports to Plant Manager any and all negative variances, along with corrective action.
Coordinates equipment and facility maintenance with Maintenance Department.
Works with Human Resources to ensure departments are fully staffed at all times and promptly communicates any vacancies.
Leads teams and applies root cause analysis to put in place corrective measures to any and all production opportunities.
Provides leadership for all supervisors and ensures they perform to their potential and work together to achieve departmental requirements and goals.
Approves all personnel changes within area of responsibility.
Works with supervisors to reduce employee concerns and promotes a spirit of cooperation and among team members and between company and team members.
Ensures the completion of all scheduled monthly safety training.
Ensures USDA requests and requirements are addressed and followed within compliance. Follows the plants TQC program.
Other duties as assigned.