Poultry Science Association
Production Superintendent - Further Processing
Poultry Science Association, Carthage, Missouri, United States, 64836
Butterball, LLC, one of America’s most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh‑Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices. We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company’s measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success.
Butterball Core Competencies
Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well‑being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone’s responsibility.
Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.
Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well‑being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities.
Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged every day. We are enthusiastic and motivated to do our best and work together to make great things happen.
Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.
Key Responsibilities
Supervises the day‑to‑day activities of a team of entry level individual contributors and/or supervisors. Provides guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful delivery of team goals. Participates in HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling, etc. Enforces and contributes to the development of systems, policies, and procedures.
Ensures the team understands and follows all safety policies and procedures. Conducts routine safety and quality audits providing on‑floor coaching as needed.
Serves as a role model and ensures the team’s understanding of, and compliance with, all company policies and regulatory guidelines (including USDA, OSHA, DOL, EEOC, HACCP, etc.).
Accountable for team’s adherence to manufacturing protocols, product specifications, and quality guidelines.
Promotes process improvement and lean manufacturing activities by working with supporting functions to implement change. Responsible for operation layout, automation improvements, budgeting, and cost improvements.
Ensures effective use of labor, tools, supplies, and equipment to maximize efficiency and capacity.
Conducts routine scanning of the department to identify and solve problems (e.g., equipment operations, processes, etc.). Oversees training and development.
Monitors key performance indicators including safety, efficiency, waste, downtime, labor costs, and industrial accidents. Responsible for identifying and resolving gaps in efficiency and quality.
Directs HACCP plan to achieve USDA requirements and guides in bird related issues.
Develops, oversees, and executes departmental project work linked to company goals.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP, SOP, SSOP and requirements; or ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly.
Knowledge of BRC practices and standards.
Proficient in safety best practices and standards.
Strong knowledge of operations metrics, such as yields, lbs. / birds per man‑hours, line speeds, etc. with the ability to identify and implement continuous improvements.
Solid leadership skills with the ability to coach, guide, support, and motivate a team through the oversight of other leaders.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact at all levels.
Skilled at data review, critical thinking, and problem‑solving.
Strong attention to detail.
Basic math skills (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages).
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Firm time‑management, organization, prioritization, and delegation skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in poultry/meat food manufacturing.
Bachelor’s degree in business, poultry, animal or food science, or related field.
Lean/Six Sigma certification.
Experience leading multi‑faceted team.
Additional Responsibilities The Production Superintendent assists the Operations Manager with evaluation and input regarding current processing methods and equipment. Also, will assist in the implementation of new processing methods, systems, and equipment.
Education & Experience
High school diploma / GED.
5 + years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
2 + years of leadership experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
2 + years of poultry or meat processing plant experience is preferred.
Physical Demands While performing the duties this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions & Travel Requirements
Work will be performed in a variety of conditions; occasionally in a climate‑controlled office environment(s) and primarily in a manufacturing plant environment with varying conditions such as cold areas, wet areas, warm areas, chemicals, and other site conditions. This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment.
The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; the noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection.
Occasional travel may be required.
Disclaimer The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.
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Butterball Core Competencies
Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well‑being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone’s responsibility.
Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.
Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well‑being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities.
Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged every day. We are enthusiastic and motivated to do our best and work together to make great things happen.
Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.
Key Responsibilities
Supervises the day‑to‑day activities of a team of entry level individual contributors and/or supervisors. Provides guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful delivery of team goals. Participates in HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling, etc. Enforces and contributes to the development of systems, policies, and procedures.
Ensures the team understands and follows all safety policies and procedures. Conducts routine safety and quality audits providing on‑floor coaching as needed.
Serves as a role model and ensures the team’s understanding of, and compliance with, all company policies and regulatory guidelines (including USDA, OSHA, DOL, EEOC, HACCP, etc.).
Accountable for team’s adherence to manufacturing protocols, product specifications, and quality guidelines.
Promotes process improvement and lean manufacturing activities by working with supporting functions to implement change. Responsible for operation layout, automation improvements, budgeting, and cost improvements.
Ensures effective use of labor, tools, supplies, and equipment to maximize efficiency and capacity.
Conducts routine scanning of the department to identify and solve problems (e.g., equipment operations, processes, etc.). Oversees training and development.
Monitors key performance indicators including safety, efficiency, waste, downtime, labor costs, and industrial accidents. Responsible for identifying and resolving gaps in efficiency and quality.
Directs HACCP plan to achieve USDA requirements and guides in bird related issues.
Develops, oversees, and executes departmental project work linked to company goals.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP, SOP, SSOP and requirements; or ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly.
Knowledge of BRC practices and standards.
Proficient in safety best practices and standards.
Strong knowledge of operations metrics, such as yields, lbs. / birds per man‑hours, line speeds, etc. with the ability to identify and implement continuous improvements.
Solid leadership skills with the ability to coach, guide, support, and motivate a team through the oversight of other leaders.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact at all levels.
Skilled at data review, critical thinking, and problem‑solving.
Strong attention to detail.
Basic math skills (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages).
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Firm time‑management, organization, prioritization, and delegation skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in poultry/meat food manufacturing.
Bachelor’s degree in business, poultry, animal or food science, or related field.
Lean/Six Sigma certification.
Experience leading multi‑faceted team.
Additional Responsibilities The Production Superintendent assists the Operations Manager with evaluation and input regarding current processing methods and equipment. Also, will assist in the implementation of new processing methods, systems, and equipment.
Education & Experience
High school diploma / GED.
5 + years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
2 + years of leadership experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
2 + years of poultry or meat processing plant experience is preferred.
Physical Demands While performing the duties this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions & Travel Requirements
Work will be performed in a variety of conditions; occasionally in a climate‑controlled office environment(s) and primarily in a manufacturing plant environment with varying conditions such as cold areas, wet areas, warm areas, chemicals, and other site conditions. This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment.
The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; the noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection.
Occasional travel may be required.
Disclaimer The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.
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