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Superintendent, Operations 2nd Shift
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16 August 2026 (14 hours ago)
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17 August 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced high-caliber Production Superintendent to lead second-shift operations at our USDA-regulated Ready-to-Eat (RTE) manufacturing plant in Ponca City OK. This is a highly visible hands-on leadership role executing plant floor operations driving manufacturing efficiencies and mentoring frontline supervisors.
The ideal candidate possesses deep regulatory fluency in USDA RTE standards and a proven track record of maintaining strict production metrics under pressure. If you are a decisive operations leader who thrives on the plant floor and excels at continuous improvement this role offers an impactful opportunity to drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Direct daily 2nd shift production activities on a live high-volume manufacturing floor ensuring seamless handoffs between shifts.
- Performance Metrics: Own and maintain a minimum 93% production efficiency rating by optimizing labor utilization equipment uptime and inventory control.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure absolute adherence to USDA regulations food safety protocols QA standards and compliance documentation from day one.
- Team Development: Direct mentor and evaluate frontline production supervisors actively cultivating leadership capabilities accountability and safety compliance.
- Cost & Waste Control: Manage shift budgets control operational costs and execute continuous improvement initiatives to minimize ingredient and material waste.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the maintenance team to troubleshoot equipment issues in real time and maximize machinery uptime.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience (Superintendent or senior General Supervisor level) specifically within a USDA Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility.
- Regulatory Expertise: Complete autonomous fluency in USDA requirements food safety audits and regulatory documentation. Non-RTE or commercial baking backgrounds will not match the required regulatory scope.
- Accountability: Proven experience managing plant-level scheduling staffing models and hard efficiency KPIs under tight budgetary parameters.
- Work Environment: Ability to work standard 2nd shift hours (4:00 PM 11:00 PM) and stand/walk for extended periods on a loud temperature-controlled production floor.
Legal Authorization: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
