Job Details

Position Purpose: The Production Superintendent leads plant production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. This role is responsible for producing high-quality, food-safe products that meet regulatory requirements while fostering a safe work environment and strong team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily production to ensure quality products are produced and shipped on time.
• Monitor inventory and maintain accurate staffing levels.
• Ensure a safe work environment by conducting safety training, inspections, and compliance with safety audits.
• Plan, organize, and schedule production to optimize Client, equipment, and resources.
• chieve production efficiency goals (minimum 93% efficiency).
• Train, develop, and promote supervisors; provide ongoing coaching on equipment, processes, and food safety.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure planning.
• Monitor paperwork and ensure compliance with USDA and McDonald's regulations.
• Communicate effectively between shifts, departments, and supervisors to support continuous improvement, waste reduction, and productivity.
• Collaborate with maintenance to optimize uptime and production flow.
• Provide leadership and feedback to drive quality, efficiency, and safety.

• Minimum 3 years of progressive managerial experience in production or manufacturing.
• Experience managing and developing production teams and supervisors.
• Proven ability to plan, schedule, and optimize production operations.
• Strong knowledge of safety, USDA, and food safety compliance.
• Background in quality control and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication skills across shifts and departments.
• bility to work 2nd shift (approx. 4 PM-2 AM, Monday-Friday) with occasional weekends.
• Physically able to work in manufacturing environments (standing long periods, lifting up to 25 lbs, working in hot/cold and noisy conditions).

• Bachelor's degree in Meat Science, Business, or related field.
• Experience with budgeting, capital planning, and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with McDonald's or large-scale food service production standards.
• Experience leading process improvements and waste reduction initiatives.

• Compensation: $75,000-$85,000 annually, plus bonus potential (0-14%).
• Work Environment: Primarily on the production floor; requires PPE and adherence to safety protocols.
• Shift: 2nd shift, approx. 4 PM-2 AM, Monday-Friday, with occasional weekends.