Summary

The Production Superintendent provides operational leadership across multiple production lines or departments. This role ensures alignment with plant-wide goals for safety, quality, productivity, and associate development. The Superintendent acts as a key liaison between frontline supervisors and plant leadership, driving strategic initiatives, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement. They will provide direction, training, and coaching to Supervisors and indirectly to hourly production associates. This role places a strong emphasis on fostering associate growth and engagement while developing talent and maintaining a safety culture of continuous improvement. The Production Superintendent promotes a positive working relationship with the production and support staff to make the company the employer of choice.

The salary range for this position is $89K- $133K per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

People Development and Leadership

• Hire, train, lead and support Production Supervisors in achieving daily and weekly production targets.
• Support workforce planning, training, and succession development to build a strong/skilled leadership pipeline.
• Mentor and coach team members to enhance skills and improve performance. Manage performance and learning & development of the team.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and engaged team culture that aligns with company values, leadership behaviors and promotes associate growth. Drive associate engagement and retention.
• Serve as acting Plant Manager when needed and contribute to strategic planning sessions.

Safety and Risk Management

• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety,
• and environmental regulations.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment for all associates.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure team compliance with safety standards.

Food safety, Quality Standards and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain team compliance with all food safety regulations and company policies, including HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation protocols, to maintain a safe and high-quality production environment.
• Establish guidelines and training across teams to ensure products meet or exceed established quality specifications through rigorous adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Implement and monitor team-wide quality control processes, including inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Maintain team compliance with all relevant regulations, including OSHA, ISO standards, and industry-specific requirements.
• Lead corrective actions for non-conformances and drive initiatives to reduce waste, contamination risks, and product recalls.
• In collaboration with leadership, execute lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost operational efficiency and product quality.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent candidates must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2-4 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Bachelor's/Associate's degree candidates must have a minimum of 1-3 years of manufacturing experience and 2-4 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and ERP systems.
• In depth knowledge of quality control processes and compliance standards (e.g., ISO, OSHA).
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

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 products from 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, and processing facility.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.