What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Superintendent position at Judge Direct Placement?
JDP is seeking a Production Superintendent on 2nd shift (2p-midnight) for a major Food manufacturing company located near Sioux City Iowa.
Relocation is provided to the Sioux City area
Salary is $90k-100k with a 15% bonus
Responsibilities:
- Implement and maintain safety and ergonomic programs to achieve an injury-free workplace.
- Actively participate in the Safety Committee and contribute to reducing injuries and injury-related costs.
- Ensure staff compliance with HACCP, SSOP protocols, CCPs, and the HACCP plan.
- Maintain high standards to minimize product failures and prevent foreign material contamination.
- Assist in overseeing plant operations, including supervision of staff and employees.
- Lead recruitment, training, and employee development initiatives.
- Conduct performance evaluations, reward achievements, and manage disciplinary actions.
- Train and guide support staff in areas such as Safety, Food Safety/QA, HR, accounting, maintenance, and production.
- Foster consistency and adherence to company standards to ensure operational profitability and efficiency.
- Build a collaborative team environment that drives employee engagement.
- Establish operational goals and monitor progress to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Train supervisors to recognize and act on operational challenges and opportunities.
- Track and optimize yields, labor, and expenses to meet performance targets.
- Ensure compliance with operational specifications and procedures to drive efficiency and profitability.
- Lead initiatives to reduce waste and maximize raw material utilization.
- Promote a culture of approachability, communication, and teamwork across all levels of the organization.
- Address and resolve employee complaints and concerns effectively.
- Develop accurate fixed and capital budgets for annual planning purposes.
- Monitor and control costs to align with budgetary goals and support overall company profitability.
Qualifications:
- Proven leadership experience in operations management, preferably in a manufacturing or food production environment.
- Strong knowledge of safety programs, food safety standards (HACCP, SSOP), and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Financial acumen with experience in budget planning, cost control, and performance analysis.
- Ability to train, manage, and lead cross-functional teams effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to set and achieve operational goals, with a focus on efficiency and profitability.
- Knowledge of raw material utilization, labor variance, and waste reduction strategies.
- Experience in employee relations, including conflict resolution and fostering team collaboration.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while balancing long-term planning with immediate operational needs.
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000
