What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent, Operations 2nd Shift position at ReliableVA Solutions Llc?
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, high-caliber Production Superintendent to lead second-shift operations at our USDA-regulated Ready-to-Eat (RTE) manufacturing plant in Ponca City, OK. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role executing plant floor operations, driving manufacturing efficiencies, and mentoring frontline supervisors.
The ideal candidate possesses deep regulatory fluency in USDA RTE standards and a proven track record of maintaining strict production metrics under pressure. If you are a decisive operations leader who thrives on the plant floor and excels at continuous improvement, this role offers an impactful opportunity to drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced, high-caliber Production Superintendent to lead second-shift operations at our USDA-regulated Ready-to-Eat (RTE) manufacturing plant in Ponca City, OK. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role executing plant floor operations, driving manufacturing efficiencies, and mentoring frontline supervisors.
The ideal candidate possesses deep regulatory fluency in USDA RTE standards and a proven track record of maintaining strict production metrics under pressure. If you are a decisive operations leader who thrives on the plant floor and excels at continuous improvement, this role offers an impactful opportunity to drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Direct daily 2nd shift production activities on a live, high-volume manufacturing floor, ensuring seamless handoffs between shifts.
- Performance Metrics: Own and maintain a minimum 93% production efficiency rating by optimizing labor utilization, equipment uptime, and inventory control.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure absolute adherence to USDA regulations, food safety protocols, QA standards, and compliance documentation from day one.
- Team Development: Direct, mentor, and evaluate frontline production supervisors, actively cultivating leadership capabilities, accountability, and safety compliance. [
- Cost & Waste Control: Manage shift budgets, control operational costs, and execute continuous improvement initiatives to minimize ingredient and material waste.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the maintenance team to troubleshoot equipment issues in real time and maximize machinery uptime.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience (Superintendent or senior General Supervisor level) specifically within a USDA Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility.
- Regulatory Expertise: Complete, autonomous fluency in USDA requirements, food safety audits, and regulatory documentation. Non-RTE or commercial baking backgrounds will not match the required regulatory scope.
- Accountability: Proven experience managing plant-level scheduling, staffing models, and hard efficiency KPIs under tight budgetary parameters.
- Work Environment: Ability to work standard 2nd shift hours (4:00 PM â 11:00 PM) and stand/walk for extended periods on a loud, temperature-controlled production floor.