Food Manufacturing Production Superintendent – 2nd Shift

Production Superintendent – Food Manufacturing | Ponca City, OK (2nd Shift)

Salary: $75K–$85K + up to 14% bonus
Shift: 2nd Shift (4 PM–2 AM, M–F, occasional weekends, OT for 6th/7th day)
Reports To: Plant/Operations Management
Direct Reports: 4 Production Supervisors

About the Role:
We are hiring a Production Superintendent to lead daily operations in our food manufacturing plant. This role focuses on delivering high-quality products efficiently, maintaining USDA and food safety compliance, and fostering a safe, productive work environment. You will oversee production teams, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement across shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage plant production, manpower, and equipment to meet quality, safety, and efficiency targets (93% production efficiency).
• Ensure compliance with USDA, food safety, and company regulations.
• Lead, train, and mentor production supervisors and staff.
• Implement process improvements, waste reduction, and operational best practices.
• Coordinate communication between shifts, departments, and maintenance for smooth operations.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 4+ years of leadership experience in food manufacturing/production.
• Proven ability to lead production teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of safety, regulatory compliance, and USDA food safety standards.
• Highly organized, independent, and able to multitask effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-shift and departmental coordination.

Nice-to-Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Meat Science, Business, or related field.
• Experience with budgeting, capital planning, and production cost optimization.
• Familiarity with McDonald's or other food service production standards.

Work Environment:

• Production floor: hot/cold temperatures, refrigerated/freezer areas, loud environment.
• Must be comfortable with strong odors and lifting up to 25 lbs occasionally.

Why Work Here:

• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• Strong benefits package
• Career growth opportunities