PRODUCTION SUPERINTENDENT (Asst. Plant Manager) Days
GENERAL SUMMARY: This position directs the production/processing supervisors across several departments on a single shift to assure cost-effective on-time manufacture of quality products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct production operations and personnel to meet established production and quality control standards to control budget and costs and to provide data regarding types quantities specifications and delivery dates of products produced
- Establish short-term activities directed toward production continuity and balance such as shift schedules ensuring requisition of materials machine loading grievance resolution and equipment maintenance
- Coordinate and integrate with other plant function areas to ensure support in attaining output productivity and quality
- Select organize train and motivate the production labor force to ensure consistent attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity and cost levels
- Recommend improvements in production flow or methods
- Ensure effective use of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and to improve product quality
- Counsel supervisors as needed on job performance and departmental efficiency
- Recommend modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 2 years DIRECTLY RELATED experience
- 3-5 years of supervisory training experience preferred
- Knowledge of USDA regulations
- Strong diplomacy and communication skills
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma/Equivalent required
Bachelors degree in a related field preferred
Required Experience:
Manager