Build your career. Challenge the process. Collaborate & Engage. We call it the Clemens Way. Be a part of our team and see your ideas in action! As we continue to grow, we are seeking an Operations Superintendent to lead a team of Supervisors and achieve optimal performance while ensuring the personal development of a highly engaged team.

Role Overview:

As an Operations Superintendent, you are a pivotal leadership figure within our dynamic production environment, reporting directly to the Director of Operations. You have a commanding grasp of management principles and process improvement methodologies akin to Lean Manufacturing. You will lead over 100 direct and indirect staff. Your role is crucial in nurturing a culture emphasizing ethics, integrity, and stewardship. Your ability to identify and drive continuous improvement across various functions sets you apart as a leader dedicated to excellence.

Who you are:

• Proven experience managing a large team within a production or manufacturing setting (ideally in protein, perishable, poultry, beef, or dairy products).
• Strong background in process improvement, with a preference for expertise in Lean Manufacturing or similar methodologies.
• Exceptional leadership skills, capable of developing and motivating teams to meet and exceed operational targets and standards. You have a servant leadership mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a knack for fostering collaboration across various departments.

What You Will Do:

• Guide a team of Supervisors, ensuring they achieve peak performance and personal growth within a highly engaged team atmosphere.
• Direct your team in meeting area-specific KPIs and core company values. You will ensure all operations align with customer demands and quality standards, including HACCP and SQF.
• Actively identify areas for enhancement across the organization and lead cross-functional teams to bolster company initiatives. Develop and implement standard operating procedures that enhance operational efficiency and control.
• Develop robust training programs and coaching sessions to enhance team capabilities and ensure adherence to our strict quality and performance standards.
• Engage in and sometimes lead cross-functional groups to support broad company initiatives, ensuring a cohesive approach to organizational challenges.

Application Note:

Clemens Food Group is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired.

Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
Thought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Entrepreneurial Spirit - Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

High School or GED (required)
Bachelors (preferred)

Leadership experience process improvements (preferred)
5 - 8 years: Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)