What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conversion Superintendent position at Seaboard Triumph Foods?
The Operations Superintendent is responsible for assisting the Operations Manager in planning, leading, guiding, directing, and managing a small or single business unit site consistent with policies and procedures of Seaboard Triumph Foods as well as with Federal, state, and local law. Accountable for the high quality of all products produced, the safety of employees, the profitability of the facility, budget planning, management and control, human resources utilization and treatment, and the development of a total employee team. Directly responsible for plant labor variance, raw material utilization, yields, supplies, waste reduction and ensure human resources are managed in the most effective manner, resulting in a positive contribution to the bottom line of the company P & L.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
: This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
- Maintain required safety and ergonomic programs to ensure a safe working environment and meet company goal of an injury free workplace.
- Be an active member on the Safety Committee.
- Attain goals to reduce injuries and cost per claim of injuries.
- Ensure all staff and employees know and understand HACCP and SSOP documents; CCP's and the HACCP plan.
- Maintain product failures and foreign material issues are kept at a minimum.
- Assist the Operations Manager in having responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the specified plant, which includes all supervisors.
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Train, manage and direct all support staff activities to include Safety, Food Safety/QA, HR, accounting, maintenance, and production supervision. Enable plant to ensure all aspects of the operation are consistent and operate within company standards. Facilitate a profitable operation that produces safe quality products efficiently.
- Establish achievable goals and follow up all progress positive or negative. Train supervisors to recognize opportunities and realize their impact on the operation. Track progress of yields, labor and all related expenses. Identify opportunities and implement solutions.
- Ensure efficient and profitable operation by conformation to specifications and procedures.
- Ensure approachability and support to all levels of employees. Ensure management and hourly interaction remains contributable to a positive and effective team. Maintain accurate and open communication at all times.
- 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.