Job Title: Operations Superintendent
Ruiz Foods has been family owned since 1964, is one of the largest Hispanic-owned companies in the country and is the proud maker of two #1 brands: El Monterey frozen Mexican food and Tornados roller grill taquitos in grocery stores and convenience stores across the US and Canada.
Are you looking for career development opportunities in an exciting company that cares about its team members and consumers alike? Come join our team and help us continue our industry-leading track record of growth, quality, and delicious food!
The Superintendent is responsible for providing leadership to the Production, Packaging departments primarily and on occasion providing support to Processing. This position is a key component of the Operations team and is expected to be in total alignment with the department goals.
COMPENSATION: $80k – $90k/Year DOE
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Innovative & Teamwork driven, open to suggestions, mentoring, consensus building with peers and Team Members is paramount.
- Mentoring & Development of Team Members is critical to our continued success; therefore, this position will be a strong supporter of this initiative and be fully engaged with strategic planning and lean manufacturing implementations.
- Open and constructive communication with all departments and USDA to maintain compliance/regulations.
- Exemplary conduct which reflects / fosters RFP Philosophy: Safety, Innovation, Respect, Quality, Integrity & Teamwork
- Plans labor and material requirements to meet budget objectives AND provides overlapping support to other managers.
- Managing, directing, supporting, and mentoring Production and Packaging Supervisors to meet KPIs such as safety, quality, schedule attainment, food safety and cost of goods.
- Supportive of other areas within operations such as Processing, Sanitation, Maintenance and Warehouse.
- Complete understanding and execution of safety initiatives such as OSHA, GMP, HACCP, BRC.
- Ensure manufacturing standards are met and provide management a daily manufacturing report.
- Initiate and complete root cause analysis and investigation of matters that affect achieving plant KPIs.
- Suggest and champion changes in methods and/or equipment to increase efficiency.
- Set goals and objectives for supervisors and leads and evaluate their accomplishments or next steps.
- Interpret company policies for team members. Inspect completed work for conformance to specification and standards.
- Fully understand areas of waste and their conception. Work to reduce waste in all areas.
- Develop, recommend, seek approval, and assure implementation of budgets, policies, and procedures.
- Foster a collaborative environment between the various departments and their leaders.
- Have advanced knowledge of UKG & time and attendance procedures.
- Any other duties as assigned by management.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A college degree preferred or HS Diploma and minimum of 8 years related experience in manufacturing required.
- Good computer skills in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, UKG and M3.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish prefer.
- Strong leadership skills and excellent human relations skills. Able to lead, give direction, and mentor.
- Strong desire and commitment to personal improvement and coaching.
- Open to change, willing to listen and provide direction as needed.
- M3 software and Red Zone experience a plus. Knowledge of HACCP, GMP(s), SOP(s) and Food Safety Principles.
- Infinity QS experience required (beginner to intermediate)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education (Preferred): Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.
- Experience (Required): 8 years: Manufacturing
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Ruiz Foods is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE: Male, Female, Vets, Disabled (M/F/V/D).
Ruiz Foods enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.
