Production Superintendent

American Crystal Sugar Company • Crookston, MN

51d • $131,351 - $164,188 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic-minded and effective leader to join our Crookston, MN factory as Production Superintendent. The purpose of this position is to manage the day-to-day production activities to ensure consistent operation between shifts with maximum efficiency while minimizing unit cost. In addition, the incumbent ensures sugar products and agri-products meet established quality and specification requirements.

Requirements

• To be successful in this position requires a manager with extensive knowledge of the sugar processing industry gained through the completion of a bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry or a related field with five to seven years of work experience in a sugar production environment.
• Effective management and team skills including problem solving, supervisory and communications abilities are also required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a positive work culture through Company Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, Teamwork, and Accountability.
• Manages the production of high-quality sugar and agri-products, within company specifications, at the lowest unit cost to contribute to the Company's profitability.
• Works with the factory accounting staff to create, maintain, and track spending within the annual processing budget.
• Coordinates production activities between shifts to ensure an efficient, continuous operation.
• Identifies changes in production to improve operational efficiencies and product quality while reducing costs.
• Ensures safe and sanitary working conditions by strictly enforcing all Company and regulatory agency policies.
• Ensures compliance with HACCP, product quality specifications, good manufacturing practices, SQF, and good sanitation/housekeeping practices.
• Promotes a favorable work environment through effective labor management.
• Coordinates maintenance and capital projects with the Maintenance Superintendent and Engineering department to ensure profitable and efficient operations.
• Oversees wastewater management to ensure minimal wastewater generation during the processing season.
• Ensures all environmental systems are operating in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Develops management and union personnel through training and work experience to improve skills and factory performance.
• Participates in the 1st and 2nd steps of grievance resolution process.

Benefits

• Our benefits include eligibility for comprehensive medical insurance starting on day one.
• In addition, we offer a health savings account, 401(k) retirement savings plan with a Company match and contribution, paid dental insurance paid basic life insurance, paid short and long-term disability, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid volunteer opportunities and paid holidays.
• We also offer discretionary bonuses, tuition reimbursement, service awards, and a 24/7 employee assistance program with access to eight confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost.
• Some of these benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.
• We are proud to offer such a comprehensive package to our employees and believe that it reflects our commitment to their well-being and success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees