Superintendent

Business Unit Overview:

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact.

Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food. Location Description:

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets.

Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Superintendent will have the responsibility for meeting line objectives related to production KPI’s, safety, quality, personnel matters, and enforcement of company policy. This includes continuous improvement throughout the plant, and development of individuals within their organization.

This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate and execute site priorities including directly/indirectly supervising salaried and hourly staff.

Schedule and supervise manufacturing resources to meet production goals in alignment with business objectives.

Assures production activities are in compliance with company policies and procedures to include environmental, quality control standards and safety compliance.

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as needed to resolve safety, quality, production, logistics, and other issues as they arise.

Ensures a safe work environment is maintained and improved throughout the plant.

Schedules staff and assigns duties to meet production needs.

Develops and administers material and labor usage controls.

Reinforces employee relations programs with the objective of improving employee engagement and morale.

Participates in production equipment maintenance program (as needed) including evaluation of predictive maintenance data, scheduling PM activities.

Responds to unexpected interruptions in the production process.

Develop and coordinate onboarding and professional development for salaried and hourly staff.

Actively lead and participate in plant productivity teams.

Actively lead and/or participate in plant safety teams.

Champion continuous improvement mindset and activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

Culture Development:

Creates a culture of teamwork aligned with priorities (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, OEE)Relationships:

Demonstrates strong collaborative leadership with peers and outside groups/stakeholders/leaders to drive results in the Gaylord plant.

Results:

Continuously strives for world class levels of performance and execution; develops and challenges staff to continuously improve and deliver higher levels of performance.

Financial Acumen:

Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of plant financials and manages business appropriately.

Personnel/Team Development and Change Management:

Develops personnel and teams, drives natural work team Kaizen processes and demonstrates knowledge of organizational change principles.

Root Cause Analysis:

Leads, mentors and ensures effective analysis and corrective actions.

Training:

Drives growth in talent effectiveness and bench-strength. Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Access, Word, Power

Point and Excel.

Ability to work well with all levels (be a team player).Strong attention to detail.

Must be willing to work flexible hours and shifts.

Must be willing to attend off-site training.

Must have the ability to work independently, establish priorities and accomplish objectives with minimal supervision

Ability to climb stairs/ladders, lift up to 50 lbs., exposure to hot and cold and extensive walking

Ability to be on call and work extended or after hours as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Production experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience supervising and leading teams of 10 or more employees

Experience with continuous manufacturing processes

Preventative and predictive maintenance program experience

Experience working collaboratively with all levels of an organization Experience development and implementing a positive employee relations culture

SAP, Red Zone, Tableau, Sharepoint