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Production Superintendent

We're looking for a hands-on, results-driven Production Superintendent to lead and manage daily manufacturing operations across multiple production lines in a 24-hour facility. You'll ensure product quality, raw material efficiency, safety compliance, and team development—all while helping us hit our productivity targets. In short, you're the go-to person for keeping things running smoothly on the floor. You'll also be ready to step up and take charge of the entire plant when needed.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead by Example:
  Drive a zero-incident safety culture and ensure your team is working safely every day.
• Oversee Production:
  Manage the full production process—from raw materials to finished products—ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Team Leadership:
  Supervise and develop a team of supervisors, engineers, and technicians; indirectly oversee a unionized hourly workforce (~360 employees).
• Optimize Operations:
  Plan work schedules, manage resources, and monitor performance metrics to keep everything on track and within budget.
• Problem Solve:
  Tackle production or personnel issues and implement effective solutions.
• Ensure Compliance:
  Maintain company standards, environmental regulations, and quality requirements.

What You Bring

• Education & Experience:
  
  four-year bachelor's degree in management, engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of manufacturing plant leadership experience.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Experienced in leading large teams in a unionized environment (100+ employees). Strong performance management, coaching, and decision-making abilities.
• Problem Solver:
  Able to troubleshoot production challenges and identify improvements quickly.
• Tech Savvy:
  Proficient with Microsoft Office and familiar with ERP systems like SAP.
• Strong Communicator:
  Able to collaborate with leadership and communicate clearly across all levels.
• Adaptable & Reliable:
  Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical manufacturing setting. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.

Travel:
Minimal (up to 10 days per year). Work Environment:
Typical of a manufacturing facility—expect exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and machinery.