Plant Superintendent jobs in Iowa

SUMMARY: The Plant Operations Superintendent is responsible for assisting the Operations Manager in planning, leading, guiding, directing, and managing daily operations consistent with policies and procedures of Seaboard Triumph Foods. The Plant Superintendent will be responsible for ensuring production requirements are met and the facility operates in a safe, efficient, and complaint manner. Accountable for producing high quality products, the safety of employees, the profitability of the facility, budget planning and attainment, management and control, human capital utilization and treatment, and the training and development of operations leadership. This role is responsible for strategic planning as well as responding to unplanned events, working independently, and making technical decisions and recommendations to ensure the reliable and efficient facility operations. This position requires a combination of office and floor work (approx. 25%, 75%). Accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone) is required.

• Directly supports the Operations Manager on all aspects of daily plant operations. Assume all duties and responsibilities of the acting Operations Manager when needed.
• Drive safety and ergonomic programs to ensure a safe working environment while meeting the company's goal of an injury free workplace and is required to be an active participant all safety initiatives.
• Attain goals to reduce injuries, promote early detection, and reduce cost per claim.
• Ensures team is held accountable regarding HACCP Plan, SSOP documents, and CCP's. Lead initiatives to eliminate product failures and foreign material issues to include root cause analysis, corrective action, cross-functional collaboration, communication, and follow-up.
• Establish goals, promote decision-making, delegate as appropriate and overcome obstacles.
• Effectively conduct detailed investigations and/or 5 WHY analysis to determine root cause, corrective action, and follow up to ensure implementation of various areas of concern.
• Monitor external/internal trends, develops procedures, makes judgments, and takes organizational-wide actions that set precedents.
• Ensures compliance with all policies and procedures and all federal, local, and state laws and regulations.
• Able to lead interviewing, hiring, and training of operations management; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; holding self and others accountable; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Work collaboratively with support staff (i.e., Safety, Food Safety/QA, HR, Accounting, Maintenance, Shipping, Stock Yards). Enable plant to ensure all aspects of the operation are consistent and operate within company standards.
• Establish achievable goals, communication effectively, follow-up, and provide both positive and constructive feedback. Influence the management team to recognize opportunities and realize their impact on the operation. Identify opportunities and implement meaningful solutions.
• Work across all levels of the STF organization to achieve desired results into a cohesive and effective management team.
• Project management responsibilities. Tasked with effectively leading special projects within the facility.
• Fill in for Area Superintendent when absent.
• Must posses or have an active plan for developing area knowledge to ensure cross functional expertise.
• Lead efficient transition from daily operations to sanitation.
• Build and maintain strong trusting relationships with USDA, support groups, opposite shift operations leadership, and external partners. Ability to effectively interact with senior leadership.
• Establish accurate fixed and capital budgets for annual planning purposes. Work to ensure operation is functioning to cost and budget so all aspects of the operation contribute to the

total P & L.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in a related field (agriculture, animal science or business) plus five to eight years of plant management experience or the combination of education and experience that enables performance in all aspects of the position. Expertise across all operational functions preferred (i.e., harvest, cut, converting, packaging, shipping, stockyard, maintenance)

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must be able to build and maintain trusting relationships. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in both written and oral formats. Must be able to give and receive constructive feedback. Must be an effective listener who understands the right time and manner to communicate with employees at all levels. Transparency is necessary and making oneself available to others is key.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as safety files, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to effectively communicate with USDA, production, and management personnel. Must understand and effectively know how to use an interpreter when communicating with non-English speaking individuals. Bilingual skills preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and think critically. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form, analytical reasoning, and adaptability. Must possess the ability to effectively solve problems both with an individual and collaborative approach. Must be a results-driven individual with a unique blend of strategic thinking and action-oriented mindset.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to use computers and all standard programs used by the industry and the ability to learn and effectively use all other computer programs that are or will be made available. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, TEAMS, PowerPoint, ADP, Internet, sales software, and UNIX applications (SAP); sufficient knowledge of different pork products; manufacturing knowledge and understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures; OSHA Standards and USDA/HACCP regulations. Ability to work in a diverse workforce. Must possess superior people skills with a history of developing talent for progression within the organization. Must hold a valid driver's license due to occasional business travel.

MISSION, VISION, & VALUES: Must believe and lead STF's MISSION of producing quality port products, igniting the passion and growth of our team members, helping our community thrive, and making our business prosperous. Remembering that together we will achieve more by working safely and cultivating an inclusive and empowering environment. Must believe and fully engage in STF's VISION of being a place where we all belong, working as one, to build out future. Must live STF's VALUES in all decisions, behaviors, and interactions, which include-

SAFETY- Be committed to the safety and welfare of all employees through prevention, education, and awareness, with the ultimate goal of eliminating workplace accidents.

QUALITY- Our customers and families depend on us to provide a safe, quality product, by maintaining the highest food safety standards and desired customer specifications. Must take pride in the products we produce and serve.

DIVERSITY- We embrace diversity of identity, experience, and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviors across our company and our work. By promoting these values, we aim to create a positive work experience that encourage a sense of belonging.

COMMUNITY- Be a positive representative of STF in our community while supporting the organizations who work for the betterment of Siouxland.

SUSTAINABILITY- Be a steward of the earth by managing our environmental footprint.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle; or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; speak; hear taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold/hot and/or wet/humid conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, cold/hot temperature, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The work environment includes climate extremes found in all areas of plant operations.