Production Superintendent

Founded in 1962, Uckele Health & Nutrition, Inc. is an industry-leading global contract manufacturing company that specializes in the production of a wide variety of nutritional supplements and health products. Our headquarters is based in Blissfield, Michigan, and we operate under a strict regulatory framework to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

We are well-recognized for our top-quality formulations in capsules, powders, soft chews, pellets, pastes, liquids, and topical products. From nutritional supplements for humans to performance products for equine and pet nutrition, Uckele is committed to scientific innovation, superior ingredients, and advanced manufacturing processes.

At Uckele, making people and their animals healthier is our core passion. We value the health and wellness of our consumers and employees, which is reflected in our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation. We have established a robust reputation for reliability and integrity, and we are passionate about continuously expanding our knowledge and capabilities to exceed our customers' expectations. We are dedicated to creating a workplace that fosters innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Here at Uckele, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We offer a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment, along with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

We are constantly looking for dedicated professionals with a passion for health, wellness, and innovation to join our dynamic team. If you share our commitment to excellence and are ready to make a difference in the health and wellness industry, we would love to hear from you.

Exempt

Director of Operations

The Production Superintendent has overall accountability for directing and managing plant operations to meet all quality, safety, and customer requirements. This role works to ensure operations run in the most safe, cost-effective, and timely manner to increase profitability by performing the duties outlined below.

• Works directly with Production Supervisors to plan and direct work activities for the plant floor, using people, machines, materials, information, and energy to make product in the most efficient and effective manner, ensuring company and customer needs are met.
• Tracks, analyzes, forecasts, and reports on budgets and goals.
• Oversees department operations and staffing to reach production deadlines.
• Reads and analyzes production schedules, assuring proper line balancing and labor needs to stay within company guidelines while assuring customer needs are met.
• Sets clearly defined goals and expectations, holding Production Supervisors and Associates responsible for attainment.
• Assists the Director of Quality and Regulatory Compliance in Food Defense and Company Contingency plans.
• Utilizes the Redzone platform daily to monitor real-time production performance, downtime, and OEE across all lines, taking timely action to resolve issues as they arise.
• Leads or oversees daily Redzone huddles with Production Supervisors to review prior-shift performance, downtime reasons, and action items.
• Holds Production Supervisors accountable for accurate and timely Redzone data entry, including downtime coding and reason tracking.
• Uses Redzone reporting and trend data to identify root causes of chronic downtime and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follows Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) at all times.
• Follows 5S protocol and maintains familiarity with its definitions to maintain the work area.
• Participates in the development and implementation of production methods and procedures designed to enhance operations and improve…