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Superintendent

at Smithfield in St. Charles, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today. Apply Now!

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Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages:

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus Earning Potential

Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.
*Program eligibilities apply

Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

This position is accountable for providing effective direction and coordination for the assigned plant through a group of first-line Production Supervisors. The plants have operations ranging from non-skilled, semi-skilled and skilled production employees. Plants produce products to meet scheduled commitments and may operate up to three shifts per day seven days a week. Guides and advises production supervisors in interpretation of plant and company policies and procedures. Takes appropriate action to maximize production yields, plans for future capacity and maintains flexibility in the production operations needed due to the variances.
Core Responsibilities

Assists in maintaining acceptable plant profitability.

Monitors yields and efficiencies daily and takes corrective action when appropriate.

Maintains safety and ergonomic programs to ensure a safe working environment and while attaining company goal of an injury free workplace.

Develops topics for at line meetings, trains employees to perform job safely; identifies and corrects safety hazards and ergonomic issues; attends safety and ergonomic meetings; determines strategies to meet goals of reduce injuries and cost per claim of injuries.

Trains all supervisors and employees in company policies and procedures; counsels and or takes corrective action as necessary; develops and maintains a program of continuous improvement

Maintains product quality and customer service standards.

Ensures that sanitation standards are met daily; ensures product specifications and quality index are met or exceeded.

Ensures that department manning and product scheduling is adequate to meet customer needs.

Ensures company and USDA standards are met.

Performs daily troubleshooting, implementing corrective action when necessary.

Conducts line meetings as necessary to discuss violations and required actions to ensure compliance.

In the absence of key personnel the employee's supervisor or qualified designee (one that has been trained in the key employee's duties) is responsible to complete or delegate the completion of all required tasks and responsibilities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 3+ years' relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project, required

Experience using multiple computer applications including but not limited to time-keeping, SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.

Manufacturing knowledge and understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures.

Knowledge of OSHA Standards and USDA and HACCP regulations.

Bilingual, a plus.

Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

May be required to work long hours and weekends.
Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides leadership and guidance to employees on the Production floor.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and... For full info follow application link.

Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.

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Job Posting: 12068245

Posted On: Jul 22, 2024

Updated On: Aug 21, 2024

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