Production Superintendent
About the company:
Started in 1950 on a small farm in the Northwest region of the U.S., Lamb Weston has grown to be one of the world's largest frozen potato companies, happily delivering the delicious goodness of fries to more than 100 countries.
Lamb Weston has created inventive products and processes that are standards in the industry. When we look at a potato, we see possibilities. Our people are a valuable and integral part of our business and play a vital role in our success as an organization. At Lamb Weston we offer the financial stability and career potential of a true industry leader.
Lamb Weston will offer you the opportunity to put your education and skills to work as part of a great team, contributing to the achievement of the organization's goals and objectives. You will be challenged to take responsibility, drive results, show creativity, and display initiative - and you will be rewarded for your contributions and impact. Let's explore the possibilities together.
The Role Accountable for managing plant production activities across multiple shifts and/or departments to produce products that meet established quality, customer service, safety, innovation and cost metrics consistent with schedules and policies. Implements standard work and maintains improvement through sustaining behaviors, operating with discipline and rigor, implementing autonomous maintenance.
Oversees the production of quality products to fulfill customer requirements. Controls and effectively utilizes the production capacity, manpower and equipment and outside resources through planning, organizing and scheduling to minimize losses; works within the framework of the budget to optimize company profitability. Key Accountabilities Oversee all shift activities Train, motivate and direct production employees Enforce departmental and plant rules and regulations Input to departmental budget Responsible for control of downtime. Identify and implement cost effectiveness projects.
Responsible for pre-op inspections, USDA coordination, HAACP, and pre-operative SSOP program Responsible for resolving quality issues. Develop cleaning procedures and time standards. Responsible/ accountable in identifying/correcting potential safety risks. Minimize chemical and water usage. Monitor shift employee relations.
Skills & Experience:
Bachelor's degree 3-5 years related experience or training Knowledge of Microbiology, Food Science or Chemistry CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred Understanding of various chemicals and sanitation procedures.
Lamb Weston is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law, ills and experience