Plant superintendent job description

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.
**Summary**

Responsible for plant effectiveness and efficiency for a section of a processing and/or cook plant. Provides direction, training, coaching, directing to Team Leaders and indirectly to hourly production associates. Works to achieve company established goads on production activities. Provides a safe and secure working environment for all associates utilizing company-approved processes. Promotes a positive working relationship with the production and support staff to make the company the Employer of Choice.

**Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities**

Establishes, measures and is accountable for operating, as well as capital budgets for the assigned area in a manner to enable the operation to maintain a competitive position in the industry.Meets all facility operational plans, to ensure yield, birds per man-hour, pounds per man-hour, line efficiency, CSI, QI requirements are met.Ensures processes are in place to continuously reduce turnover, improve safety results as measured by the Safety Scorecard, and create the environment that will make the facility the Employee of Choice in the area.Ensures processes are in place to continually provide training to improve supervisory skills of staff, and improve the skill set of the hourly production associates to maximize the results of individual and team efforts.Constantly develops new ideas and methods to improve operational performance and improve product quality and customer reliability.Supports and promotes the Company's annual People, Products, Profitability and Planet goals through effective planning, communication, emphasizing the requirement for all team members to be efficient and effective in their respective responsibilities.

**Minimum Education**

Bachelors degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent work experience

**Experience Requirements**

3-5 years work experience. Should be computer literate with skills in Microsoft Office. Requires experience with various industry accepted procedures, including HACCP, SPC, etc. and plant efficiency as it relates to yield, lbs./birds, pmh, line speeds and automatic process equipment. Proven track record demonstrating ability to lead people and get results. Must be able to organize multiple protocols/projects and complete on schedule. Requires prior supervisory experience. Knowledge of and ability to provide strong customer orientation. Must be able to communicate to all levels of the organization; possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to travel to other facilities and plants for meetings and/or company business.

**Experience Preferred**

**Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements**

1. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. 2. May need to access files, supplies and equipment. 3. When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db. May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

_Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._

Minimum Qualifications Transfer Opportunity: NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Plant Supervisor B Grade 23; OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 21 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Public Candidates: Active list candidate on the New York State Department of Civil Service's Plant Superintendent B eligible list# 26-717 with a score of 85 or higher.
Preferred Qualifications:

Candidate should possess strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills; experience with construction and equipment installation; and must be able to work independently and as part of a team as well as handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Duties Description The Plant Superintendent B will be assigned to Biggs Laboratory and will be responsible for providing management oversight of all Instrumentatio & Automation functions at the Biggs Laboratory, including construction and equipment installations; coordinating with the Office of General Services (and assisting when needed) with preventative and emergency repairs; assist with facilities emergency responses as needed/appropriate; and coordinate equipment repairs and servicing across the entire Wadsworth Center.

Additional Comments Transfer candidates may be asked for SSN to verify title history and eligibility.

"Benefits of Working for NYS

Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

Holiday & Paid Time Off

* Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
* Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
* Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
* Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
* Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
* Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits

* Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
* Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits

* New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
* NYS Deferred Compensation
* Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
* And many more.. "

Plant Superintendent / Production Manager

Large Company with a Stable 100 Year History
Traded on the NYSE: Sonoco: Call sign: SON
Ample opportunity for career growth with 300 sites around the world

Not A Turnaround Project:
Site has a long stable history with a diverse customer base
Automotive is this site's core business with growing consumers, industrial, and medical customers
Most of this site's leaders have 10+ years tenure with Sonoco
Sonoco was voted one of the World's Most Admired Companies for 2020 and 2021
(Once people join Sonoco they rarely leave)
Safety is TOP Priority followed by Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Crew Development
Last Year this site achieved 1 million+ work hours without an injury
This site frequently earns quality awards and recognition
What you'll be doing:Ensure safety of all employees and visitors
Drive quality initiatives alongside the quality manager
Coordinate production scheduling and resource allocation to best meet delivery requirements
Direct productivity including scrap reduction, cycle time improvements, and cost reduction
Lead & Teach Continual Improvement: Including, Safety, 5S, Kaizen, and Pillar Teams
Develop subordinates through education, training, and teamwork
Work closely with HR to: Hire, train, direct and mentor staff Build and maintain productive employee relationships across all 3 shifts
Coach, counseling, discipline, and motivate employees

Competitive Pay (above Infeed's estimate) Coupled with Long Term Career Growth
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
401K with full 6% company match (& Roth 401K Options for investment)
Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation Time, A Paid Wellness Day, and
11 paid holidays per year (includes a holiday chosen by each employee) We'd love to hear from you if you have a:
Passion for Safety and Manufacturing Teamwork
Drive for Continual Improvement
5+ years manufacturing leadership
Led 50+ people in past positions
Preferred Background:
Bachelor's Degree in business or engineering - strongly preferred Molding and plastics expertise
Automotive Tier 1 and IATF16949 experience

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.