Production Superintendent-East Grand Forks

American Crystal Sugar Company • East Grand Forks, MN

2d • $138,050 - $172,562 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic minded and effective leader to join our East Grand Forks, 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. The principal accountabilities of these positions include, but are not limited to: 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. Coordinates production activities between shifts to ensure an efficient, continuous operation. Identifies changes in production to improve product efficiencies and 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, and good sanitation and housekeeping practices. Promotes a favorable work environment through effective labor management. Coordinates maintenance and capital projects with the Maintenance Superintendent and Engineering to ensure profitable and efficient operations. Oversees waste water management to ensure minimal waste water generation during the processing season. Ensures all environmental systems are operating in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations. Develops personnel through training and work experience to improve skills and factory performance. Participates in the 1st and 2nd steps of grievance resolution process.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the sugar processing industry typically 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.
• Coordinates production activities between shifts to ensure an efficient, continuous operation.
• Identifies changes in production to improve product efficiencies and 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, and good sanitation and housekeeping practices.
• Promotes a favorable work environment through effective labor management.
• Coordinates maintenance and capital projects with the Maintenance Superintendent and Engineering to ensure profitable and efficient operations.
• Oversees waste water management to ensure minimal waste water generation during the processing season.
• Ensures all environmental systems are operating in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Develops 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees