Operations Superintendent

Clemens Family Corporation•Hatfield Township, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Clemens Food Group is a leader in pork production and value-added protein products, committed to operational excellence, food safety, and continuous improvement. Our Hatfield facility spans 1.3 million square feet and processes over 625 million pounds annually. We are launching a new project which includes an expansion focused on further processing capabilities. This is an opportunity to build and lead operations from the ground up and play a key role in shaping the future of our business. As an Operations Superintendent, you will own the full operational execution of new further processing lines. This is not a maintenance role—this is a builder role.

Requirements

5+ years of operations leadership in food manufacturing, ideally in: Further processing (strongly preferred), Protein (pork, poultry, beef, ground or value-added products), RTE, or cooked/meat processing environments
Proven experience leading large teams (200+ hourly, 4–6+ direct reports)
Hands-on experience with production startup, scaling operations, or new line implementation
Entrepreneurial, self-driven leader who can build from scratch
Strong floor presence with the ability to influence and hold teams accountable
Demonstrated ability to solve complex operational problems and drive results through others
Comfortable taking full ownership of responsibility
Strong understanding of: Yields, throughput, labor efficiency, and cost control, Operational KPIs and plant performance metrics
Experience managing budgets, labor variance, and cost improvement initiatives
Knowledge of USDA, FDA, HACCP, and food safety standards

Nice To Haves

Experience in pre-cooked sausage, bacon, RTE, or marinated protein operations
Background in scaling or launching new production lines or facilities
Ability to build teams and culture in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Responsibilities

Stand up new production lines (pre-cooked sausage, bacon, RTE, fresh sausage)
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing operations team
Establish processes, accountability, and performance standards from day one
Partner cross-functionally to ensure successful startup and long-term scalability
Own the startup and operational success of new further processing lines, from planning through execution
Lead 4–6 direct reports and 200+ hourly team members; drive accountability, engagement, and retention
Own and improve: Safety & Food Safety compliance, Quality standards, Labor efficiency & retention, Operational variances & cost (Ops spend), Throughput, yields, and waste reduction
Act as a critical thinker and solution provider, removing roadblocks and influencing outcomes across teams
Partner with FSQA, Maintenance, HR, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless startup and operations
Implement Lean / CI practices to optimize performance and scale operations