Operations Superintendent II

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

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management

• 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.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• 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.

Leadership & Team Development

• 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.

Process Improvement & Performance Management

• 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.

Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• 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

Physical Requirements

• 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