Fort Smith, AR - Production Superintendent 2nd Shift (Debone)

Bachoco Group•Fort Smith, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bachoco USA is seeking a Production Superintendent for the second shift at its Reed Lane facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The position oversees debone operations, ensuring supervisors train employees to achieve the best product yield and quality and that USDA requirements and in-plant rules are followed. The role manages subordinate supervisors overseeing hourly plant employees and is responsible for the direction, coordination, and evaluation of those units. It also oversees special projects and performs supervisory duties in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. The position requires a bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of direct plant operations experience at a supervisory level or above. The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential duties, communicate effectively, solve practical problems, interpret instructions, and use relevant business and computer software. This is a safety-sensitive role. The work involves regular exposure to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and loud noise, with occasional exposure to other plant hazards and temperatures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
3–5 years of direct experience in plant operations at a supervisory level or above.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Knowledge of accounting software, payroll systems, spreadsheet software, and word-processing software.
Strong understanding of Excel, pivot tables, and developing trend graphs.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

Oversee operations start-up and set-up, as well as end-of-operations shutdown.
Ensure safety standards are applied.
Coordinate daily activities with supervisors.
Ensure products are run correctly with respect to quality and packaging, and assure product wholesomeness.
Communicate with Quality, Maintenance, production across shifts, and Sanitation.
Address unfavorable variances with the plant and respond to USDA concerns.
Handle employee and human resources issues.
Schedule employees for company meetings, including hearing tests and 401(k) sessions.
Coordinate rework from the freezer.
Ensure production, maintenance, supply, and QC teams are notified of schedule changes.
Ensure standards are met for every product.
Manage subordinate supervisors and oversee the direction, coordination, and evaluation of their units.
Interview, hire, train, assign, and direct employees; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.
Oversee special projects.