Superintendent, Operations – 2nd Shift

Purple Cow Recruiting•Ponca City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Operations Superintendent to lead second-shift production operations at a USDA-regulated Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility in Ponca City, Oklahoma. This is a hands-on production-floor leadership position for an experienced food manufacturing professional who understands how to drive production, develop supervisors, maintain food and employee safety standards, and consistently meet operational goals. The successful candidate will be highly visible on the production floor and comfortable leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Operations Superintendent will direct plant production activities to produce safe, high-quality products efficiently and in accordance with production schedules, company policies, customer standards, and regulatory requirements. This individual will coordinate production and shipment activities, monitor inventory, manage staffing requirements, and support continuous improvement throughout the operation.

Requirements

Minimum 3 Years of Related Experience with Progressive Managerial Responsibility REQUIRED
Superintendent-Level Leadership Experience Directing Plant Production Operations REQUIRED
USDA Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Food Manufacturing Experience REQUIRED
Hands-On Production-Floor Leadership Experience REQUIRED
Strong Formal People-Management and Leadership Experience REQUIRED
Experience Managing Production Planning and Scheduling REQUIRED
Experience Managing Staffing, Shift Coverage, and Production Efficiency REQUIRED
Knowledge of USDA Food-Safety and Regulatory Requirements REQUIRED
Experience with Safety Training, Inspections, and Production-Floor Safety REQUIRED
Ability to Work Onsite in Ponca City, Oklahoma REQUIRED
Ability to Work 2nd Shift, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM REQUIRED
Experience with Inventory Monitoring, Manpower Forecasting, and Production Operations REQUIRED
Experience Driving Productivity, Waste Reduction, and Continuous Improvement REQUIRED
Experience Supervising and Developing Frontline Supervisors or Production Leads REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

Experience with Budget Preparation and Capital Expenditure Recommendations Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Meat Science or Business Preferred
Experience with Customer-Specific Food Manufacturing Standards Preferred

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate daily production operations and shipment of quality products to meet customer requirements
Lead production planning, scheduling, staffing, and production-efficiency initiatives
Maintain a strong, visible leadership presence on the production floor
Monitor inventory and ensure appropriate production flow
Maintain appropriate staffing levels and develop production supervisors
Support manpower and space forecasting based on production requirements
Drive production efficiency and productivity goals
Ensure Ready-to-Eat products meet USDA, food-safety, customer, and regulatory requirements
Support compliance with USDA regulations and customer-specific standards
Provide employee safety training and conduct safety inspections
Follow up on safety-related work orders and corrective actions
Promote a safe and healthy work environment free from recognizable hazards
Coordinate production needs with maintenance and other plant departments
Participate in budget preparation and capital expenditure recommendations
Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve productivity
Support continuous-improvement initiatives across production operations
Coach, train, and develop frontline supervisors and production personnel
Monitor production performance and take corrective action when operational goals are not being achieved
Maintain compliance with required PPE, sanitation, food-safety, and production procedures