Plant Superintendent - APC

Production Manager

To oversee the production, shipping, and maintenance processes, ensuring the safe production of a quality product in a cost-effective and timely manner.

Job Duties :

• Coordinates production area workflow.
• Troubleshoots production process including :
• Assists maintenance personnel with repairs on equipment / machinery breakdowns or notifies appropriate personnel to coordinate outside repair services.
• Ensure the flow of production, redirecting production employees to areas of the process needing immediate attention.
• Acts as the Safety Coordinator for the plant.
• Provides safety training, including all mandated sanitary policies and regulations, according to established procedures.
• Participates in the communication, training, and development of new employees.
• Generates and directs work orders to maintenance personnel for equipment / machinery repairs.
• Documents and understands required data to control production processes.
• Assists in the development and updating of standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for the discipline of production personnel according to company policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean production area for safe working conditions.
• Communicates with the corporate office as necessary.
• Assists the Plant Manager in the development of the plant budget, forecasting personnel needs, equipment / machinery repairs or purchases, and facility improvements / additions.
• Assists in verifying requirements for OSHA and USDA standards. Makes sure that standards are maintained, as well as necessary logs documented and reports prepared.
• Practices continuous improvement in the manufacturing process.
• Ensures fundamental feed safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve feed safety and quality objectives and to support the development, implementation and maintenance and ongoing improvements of feed safety programs.
• Operates forklifts and non-motorized pallet jacks as needed.
• Assumes responsibilities of Production Supervisor(s) in their absence.
• In the absence of the Plant Superintendent, the Plant Manager or the 1st Shift Supervisor will cover the duties of the role.

Job Requirements :

Basic Physical Requirements :

Approximate : 8 Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Key :

Occasional = 0% - 33%

Frequent = 34% - 66%

Continuous = 67% - 100%

N / A = Not Applicable

Standing Frequent

Sitting - Occasional

Walking - Continuous

Bending / Kneeling / Crouching / Stooping - Occasional

Reaching Above Shoulder - Frequent

Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) - Occasional

Working on Heights :

Unprotected Heights - Occasional

Protected Heights - Frequent

Lifting Weights from 0 to 55 Pounds - Occasional

Push / Pull / Maneuver Equipment / Products / Materials - Occasional

Weighing from 0 to 100 Pounds

Being Around and / or Operating Moving Machinery / Equipment - Frequent

Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) - Occasional

Read / Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment / Machinery - Frequent

Hand Movements :

Recording Data - Occasional

Operating Office Equipment - Occasional

Operating Computer - Occasional

Simple Grasping (right and left) - Frequent

Firm Grasping (right and left) - Frequent

Fine Manipulating (right and left) - Frequent

Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls - Occasional

Vision : Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to

Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties

Color Definition Required : - Yes

Hearing : Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to

Communicate / Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes

Mobility : Ability to be mobile throughout required work areas.

Office - Occasional

Multiple Locations - N / A

Plant - Continuous

Equipment / Maintenance or Repair Area - Continuous

Rough Terrain - Occasional

Other - N / A

Job Qualifications :

Education : High School diploma or G.E.D. required. College degree in industrial technology, business, management, or related field preferred.

Experience : Supervisory experience required; experience in a food processing or non-edible food processing environment required.

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