Production Superintendent - 1st Processing

Peco Foods•Tuscaloosa, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Production Superintendent to lead day-to-day operations in our poultry processing facility. This position plays a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while driving team engagement and operational excellence. Essential Job Functions Duties: Responsible for supervision and development of Production Supervisors in assigned area. Confirm payroll records for production employees as necessary. Maintain & be accountable for safety, food safety, cost, and productivity of assigned area. Accountable for results across all areas of responsibility. Be on call as required in case of emergency. Oversee special projects, start-ups, trials, and continuous improvement initiatives. Plan production schedules and staffing requirements. Perform various special tasks as assigned by the Shift Manager. Comply with all written corporate and plant policies. Ensure plant compliance in food safety and assist in the upkeep of the complex grounds. Maintain the highest possible level of personal hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with plant GMP policies. Follow the written specification for packaging and labeling of products. Identify and report any suspicious or abnormal situations to the plant manager. Abnormal situation would be: Product tampering Willful product adulteration Unauthorized employees in restricted areas Situation where a belief that product adulteration may be occurring Situation where a belief that product adulteration may be occurring Equipment malfunction that may put product wholesomeness at stake

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability in successfully leading a team
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to multi-task and prioritize
Creative & effective problem-solving skills
Basic knowledge of computers & related software
Experience in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

1+ years leadership experience in poultry processing
Bachelor's Degree in Poultry Science, Food Science, Management or related field

Responsibilities

Supervision and development of Production Supervisors
Confirm payroll records for production employees
Maintain & be accountable for safety, food safety, cost, and productivity of assigned area
Accountable for results across all areas of responsibility
Be on call as required in case of emergency
Oversee special projects, start-ups, trials, and continuous improvement initiatives
Plan production schedules and staffing requirements
Perform various special tasks as assigned by the Shift Manager
Comply with all written corporate and plant policies
Ensure plant compliance in food safety and assist in the upkeep of the complex grounds
Maintain the highest possible level of personal hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with plant GMP policies
Follow the written specification for packaging and labeling of products
Identify and report any suspicious or abnormal situations to the plant manager