Production Superintendent - 2nd Shift (Food/Protein Industry)

Job Description:

Are you an operations leader who thrives in high-stakes, independent environments? SalConsult is looking for a dedicated Production Superintendent to lead the 2nd Shift (4:00 PM – 2:00 AM) for a premier food processing facility in Ponca City, OK.

We need a "Night General"—someone with a steady hand, an "Inspector mindset," and deep USDA expertise, capable of managing 4 Production Supervisors and ensuring the floor maintains a minimum 93% efficiency rating.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership: Direct 2nd-shift production activities to meet delivery schedules and quality standards at the lowest cost.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure a 100% safe work environment. Maintain strict compliance with USDA regulations, food safety standards (HACCP/SQF), and safety audits.
• Team Development: Select, train, and mentor Production Supervisors. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and open communication.
• Process Optimization: Monitor shift production reports daily, manage manpower, and coordinate with Maintenance to minimize downtime and waste.
• Strategic Planning: Participate in budget preparation, capital expenditure recommendations, and manpower forecasting.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years in a leadership/managerial role within a manufacturing setting (Highly preferred: Meat/Protein or Food industry).
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Meat Science, or a related field (Preferred).
• Technical Knowledge: Proven experience with USDA regulations and food safety compliance.
• Availability: Must be willing and able to work the 2nd shift (Monday–Friday, with occasional weekends as needed).

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Performance-based annual bonus potential.
• Significant growth opportunities within a market-leading company.

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision. High earning potential with an annual performance bonus of up to 14% and additional pay for weekend production days.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Work Authorization: Are you legally authorized to work in the US for any employer? (Yes/No)
• Sponsorship: Will you now or in the future require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B)? (No)
• 2nd Shift Availability: This role requires working 2nd shift (4 PM – 1 AM), Monday–Friday, and occasional weekends in environments with noise and temperature extremes. Are you able and willing to work under these conditions? (Yes)
• USDA Experience: Do you have food manufacturing experience that includes USDA and food safety standards? (Yes)
• Team Management: How many years of experience do you have managing production teams, including supervisors?
• KPIs & Efficiency: Tell us about your experience managing production targets and efficiency. Have you managed a production efficiency rating of 93% or higher before?
• Quality & Waste: Briefly describe your experience implementing process improvements to handle quality issues and reduce waste.
• Communication: How do you ensure effective communication between shifts and departments to maintain production flow?
• Budgeting: Do you have experience with production planning, budgeting, and capital expenditure (CAPEX) recommendations?
• Education: What is your highest level of education? (Note: Bachelor's in Meat Science or Business is preferred).
• LinkedIn Profile: Please provide the link to your LinkedIn profile.
• Location/Relocation: Where are you currently located? If you are not near Ponca City, OK, please explain your relocation plan in detail (timeline, family, etc.).
• Desired Compensation: What is your desired total annual compensation? (Please specify base salary vs. bonus expectation).
• Past Applications: Have you ever applied or been interviewed for any role with this company in the past? If so, provide details.

Work Location: In person