Superintendent, Operations 2nd Shift

Location: Ponca OK 74601
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Operations Superintendent II to oversee daily production operations in a food manufacturing environment. This leadership role is responsible for driving production efficiency maintaining product quality ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a safe workplace. The ideal candidate will lead production teams optimize manufacturing processes manage workforce productivity and support continuous improvement initiatives while meeting company goals for quality cost and customer satisfaction.

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to ensure the timely manufacturing and shipment of high-quality products that meet customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and production schedules to maximize operational efficiency.
• Optimize production capacity labor utilization equipment performance and available resources to minimize downtime and waste.
• Achieve production efficiency targets of 93% or higher while maintaining accurate staffing levels.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to maximize equipment uptime and improve productivity.

• Promote and maintain a safe healthy and compliant work environment in accordance with company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Conduct safety training inspections hazard identification corrective action follow-up and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with USDA food safety sanitation HACCP GMP and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support the production of safe high-quality food products that meet or exceed customer legal and regulatory standards.

• Supervise mentor and develop production supervisors and team members.
• Participate in recruiting hiring training coaching performance management and succession planning.
• Provide training on new equipment manufacturing processes food safety standards and operational procedures.
• Foster employee engagement accountability and continuous professional development.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity quality waste reduction and cost optimization.
• Analyze production reports identify operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in budgeting capital expenditure planning manpower forecasting and facility planning.
• Maintain production documentation operational records and performance metrics.

• Facilitate effective communication between shifts and cross-functional departments to ensure operational continuity.
• Review daily production reports and communicate performance expectations and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance Maintenance Warehouse and Supply Chain teams to maintain efficient product flow.
• Promote a culture of teamwork transparency and operational excellence.

• Bachelors degree in Meat Science Business Administration Operations Management or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing meat processing or a related production environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing production teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of USDA regulations food safety standards HACCP GMP and sanitation practices.
• Experience with production planning inventory management workforce scheduling and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent leadership communication problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.

• Production Operations Management
• Food Manufacturing
• Meat Processing
• USDA Compliance
• HACCP & GMP
• Food Safety
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Production Planning
• Inventory Control
• Budget Management
• Workforce Planning
• Safety Management
• Team Leadership
• Process Optimization
• Performance Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• KPI Monitoring
• Quality Assurance
• Manufacturing Operations

• Ability to stand walk bend and move throughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to reach above shoulder height and below waist level as required.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to varying temperatures high noise levels and food production equipment.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hearing protection safety glasses and other safety gear as required.

Required Skills:

Operational Activities