Assistant Shift Superintendent

Summary

The Assistant Shift Superintendent is responsible for supporting the Shift Superintendent in overseeing daily operations of the raw, ready-to-eat (RTE), and boxing departments across one shift. This role ensures efficient and compliant production processes across these departments, driving quality, safety, and productivity. This role ensures production efficiency, compliance with safety and quality standards, and effective leadership of plant personnel. The ideal candidate will have experience in meat processing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

Production Supervision

· Assist the Shift Superintendent in managing daily production activities, ensuring operations run efficiently and meet production targets.

· Monitor equipment performance and work closely with maintenance to address operational issues.

Support workflow, labor distribution, and processing schedules to maximize productivity.

Team Leadership and Development

· Support departmental supervisors and team leads, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.

· Foster a positive, team-oriented environment with open communication and professional development opportunities.

· Address and resolve personnel issues, working with HR as needed on disciplinary actions, training, and development plans.

· Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes respect and teamwork between coworkers, customers, supervisor and management

Quality and Compliance

· Ensure all products meet company quality standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., USDA, HACCP).

· Support food safety programs and conduct routine inspections to maintain sanitation and hygiene.

Enforce proper handling and storage procedures to prevent contamination and ensure product integrity.

Safety Management

· Promote and enforce plant safety policies and procedures, including PPE usage and accident reporting.

· Collaborate with Safety and HR teams to investigate accidents and near-misses, identifying root causes and implementing preventive actions.

Process Improvement

· Identify and suggest improvements to production processes to enhance efficiency, product quality, and employee satisfaction.

· Gather data and track progress to report on department KPIs, identifying trends and areas for improvement.

Inventory and Resource Management

· Assist in monitoring inventory levels of raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods, coordinating with purchasing and inventory teams to avoid shortages.

· Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure all machinery and equipment are in optimal working condition.

Communication and Reporting

· Support communication between the COO, plant operations, and departments, ensuring alignment of priorities and effective communication.

· Assist in preparing and delivering regular reports on shift performance, operational issues, and improvement initiatives.

Competencies

· Comprehensive understanding of meat processing, including raw, ready-to-eat (RTE), and boxing operations.

· In-depth knowledge of USDA and FDA regulations, HACCP principles, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and other industry food safety standards.

· Familiarity with plant equipment and machinery used in meat processing, packaging, and boxing.

· Awareness of production scheduling, inventory management, and lean manufacturing principles.

· Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.

· Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with a proactive approach to addressing issues before they impact production.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and production management software (e.g., ERP or MES systems).

· Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and convey instructions clearly.

· Strong organizational skills, including time management and the ability to handle multiple tasks under strict deadlines.

· Ability to maintain a high level of quality and safety awareness, prioritizing these aspects in all areas of production.

· Capacity to analyze production data and identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

· Competence in conducting root-cause analysis for quality and operational issues, implementing corrective actions effectively.

· Physical ability to work in cold, wet, and noisy environments, often requiring extended periods of standing and occasional lifting.

· Flexibility to adapt to changing production demands and respond to issues that may arise outside of standard working hours.

· Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in high-stress situations

· Must possess a team forward mentality

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Assistant Shift Superintendent is responsible for the indirect supervision, development, and evaluation of the Raw Supervisor, RTE Supervisor, and Boxing Supervisor, and their respective departmental employees.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

The Shift Superintendent is a full-time position located on-site at our Washington, Missouri, location. Expected hours of work are generally from 1:30pm-11:00pm, Monday-Friday and as needed to satisfy customer needs.

Travel

Travel is not regularly expected but may occasionally happen. Employees are reimbursed for pre-approved company expenses and gas in their personal vehicle.

Education and Experience

Required: High school diploma and5 years manufacturing leadership experience

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years manufacturing experience

Work Environment and Physical Demands

· Must be able to remain standing 75% of the time

· Needs to frequently move about inside the facilities to access machinery and move product through plant

· Regularly lift production materials weighing up to 60 pounds overhead for various production needs

· Regularly moves production materials while twisting, turning, and bending weighing up to 60 pounds around production facility

· Regularly ascends/descends stairs and ladders to operate production machinery

· Constantly positions self to maintain production requirements and equipment including stopping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling

· Constantly works in cool, 35-45-degree, and damp conditions

· Constant exposure to loud noises and bright, flashing lights

· Use hands/fingers to handle or feel: Regularly operates machinery and other production equipment

· Frequently communicates with co-workers and subordinates regarding production requirements; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

· Must be able to identify defects and inspect product for quality

· Smell: Able to detect the presence of ammonia

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Additional tasks that support our company mission “to delight customers and families with high-quality products and unmatched service” may be assigned.

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

Frick’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, MO 63090 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, MO 63090: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000