Operations Superintendent

Job Summary:

The Operations Superintendent plays a critical leadership role in overseeing day-to-day production activities within a beef processing facility. This position ensures that operational goals related to safety, quality, efficiency, and compliance are met or exceeded. The superintendent supervises department supervisors and frontline staff to maintain a smooth, productive, and safe operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily production operations in assigned areas (e.g., slaughter, fabrication, packaging).

• Ensure compliance with USDA regulations, food safety standards, and company policies.

• Monitor and enforce workplace safety procedures and promote a safety-first culture.

• Collaborate with quality assurance, maintenance, and logistics teams to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.

• Drive continuous improvement in yield, throughput, labor efficiency, and waste reduction.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to supervisors and frontline employees.

• Support training and development initiatives for staff to maintain a skilled workforce.

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to optimize performance.

• Analyze production data and prepare regular reports on operational performance.

• Lead operational readiness during audits, inspections, and internal reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Meat Science, Agribusiness, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

• 5+ years of experience in beef processing or meat production operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or superintendent role.

• Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP, and food safety systems.

• Proven leadership and team management skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.