Company
At Land O’Frost, our brands of lunchmeat and specialty sausage products are recognized as one of the nation’s best- selling and trusted brands.
We have accomplished this through our incredible team of employees who are customer focused, motivated, achievers, developers, and purpose driven.
Summary
We are seeking a skilled 2nd Shift Plant Superintendent to oversee our manufacturing operations in Searcy, AR . The Plant Superintendent will be responsible for managing plant production, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining safety standards, along with identifying initiatives to improve company culture and employee engagement.
This position provides a pathway to becoming the Plant Manager within the next few years.
Responsibilities
- Support regulatory and internal processes : Employee and Plant Safety, Food Safety and Quality Initiatives, HR and Process Controls.
- Ensure completion of RedZone Initiatives utilizing Kaizens, DLMP's, and lean processes.
- Develop, manage, and complete departmental project work linked to company objectives and goals.
- Ensure completion of appropriate CAPEX plans to support new business, profitability and asset maintenance.
- Direct, coach, and develop supervisory team to align their work with long-term goals, and alignment with the company's strategic direction.
- Set direct report goals in training and development, performance, and succession planning.
- Collaborate with plant management and cross-functional teams to set direction, accountability, and achieve results.
- Drive adherence to all food safety and quality programs to ensure food safety and quality.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of operational / manufacturing experience; food industry preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, food science, meat science or related field required.
- HACCP Certification, Lean / Six Sigma Certification preferred.
- Food manufacturing process preferred; supervisory / managerial experience required.
- Available to work 2pm-12am.
- 25% local and or overnight travel is required.