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​Plant Operations Superintendent

Hear from a Plant Operations Superintendent in the ​Video Below!
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Job Description & Primary Responsibilities:

Operations Superintendents will provide strategic operational oversight for all production and operations of a dynamic protein processing facility. In this role, you will oversee and hold the facility accountable to standards for safety, quality, operational effectiveness and financial performance.

Responsibilities: 
  • Oversee all operations from multiple departments, processes or shifts to ensure teams are following policies and procedures related to employee, food and feed safety and environmental compliance.
  • Partners with environment, health and safety and food safety, quality and regulatory experts to identify the most effective approach for implementing and monitoring corporate safety policies and procedures.
  • Oversee production outcomes, quantity and quality to ensure customer and food safety requirements are within specifications.
  • Partner collaboratively with appropriate centers of excellence to provide input into the development of plant capital investment strategies.
  • Ensure ongoing review of key performance indicators with focus on continuous improvements in site operational targets.
  • Develops and oversees operational plans and monitors routine operations for all production processes for multiple departments, processes and shifts.
  • Lead and develop a team, coach and make decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.

Education Requirements:

Recommended High School Courses:
  • Agriculture Education
  • Animal Science
  • Food Science
  • Meat Science
  • Business
  • Management
  • Leadership

Education/Training:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Animal Science or a related field
  • Minimum of four years of related work experience
  • Experience with operation and resource planning
  • Supervisory or managerial experience

​FOR INFORMATION On Plant Operations Superintendents salaries, projected job growth, and more, VISIT Food Production Supervisor | Career Profile | AgCareers.com.

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