Production Superintendent - 2nd Shift (4PM - 1AM)
Company: Talent Search PRO
Location: Ponca City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
POSITION PURPOSE: The primary purpose of the Production
Superintendent position is directing the plant production
activities to produce quality products at the least cost and
consistent with company schedules and policies, while maintaining a
safe work environment for all employees. This position will also
assist in ensuring food-safe, high quality products are produced
that meet or exceed all regulatory and legal requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be
assigned. Coordinates the production department to provide
production and shipment of quality products to fulfill customer
requirements. Daily monitor inventory. Responsible for assisting
management in providing a safe and healthy work environment, free
of all recognizable hazards. Must understand and comply with Lopez
Dorada’s safety performance audit, such as providing safety
training to employees conducting safety inspections, following up
on work orders, and documenting necessary requirements. Controls
and effectively utilized the production capacity, manpower and
equipment and outside resources planning, organizing and scheduling
to minimize losses; works within the framework of the budget to
optimize company profitability that results in a production
efficiency rating of a minimum of 93% efficiency. Maintain accurate
staffing. Selects, trains and promotes supervisory employees and
provides effective and efficient management in the department.
Provide training for supervisors on new equipment. Keep supervisors
informed on new or changes in processes or food safety.
Participates in company planning through budget preparation,
capital expenditure recommendation, manpower and space forecasting.
Constantly seek to improve the processes. Monitor paperwork and
stay informed of McDonald’s and USDA Regulations. Effectively
communicates through our active listening; acting or input; sharing
information in an open, timely manner and encouraging others to do
the same. Maintains appropriate confidentiality. Daily reviews
shift production reports and give feedback on problems and areas of
potential improvement. Provide communication between shifts and to
second shift supervisors and importance of continuous improvement
of quality, wastes management and productivity and provide feedback
on progress. Corresponds between shifts and departments
continuously to insure good quality and safety. Maintaining proper
flow of product. Work with maintenance on time utilization and
productivity. Provide leadership and feedback to supervisors to
improve. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Bachelors Degree in Meat
Science or Business preferred Minimum of three years related
experience with progressive managerial responsibilities. PHYSICAL
DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may
need to sit or stand as needed. Will require walking and standing
primarily on a level surface for long periods of the day. Reaching
above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to
file documents or store materials throughout the work day. Proper
lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds
for files, production materials/equipment, on occasion. The
performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to
the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use
of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side
shields and mandatory hearing protection. Primary environment:
production floor – extreme hot/cold temperatures, loud/noisy,
adequate lighting as found in a typical manufacturing environment.
Must Have: Food manufacturing industry experience highly preferred.
Minimum 4 years of leadership/managerial experience in a
production/manufacturing setting. Must have led teams in a
manufacturing setting. Ability to work independently, make sound
decisions, and multitask effectively. Highly organized with proven
leadership skills. Strong knowledge of safety, regulatory
compliance, and food safety standards (USDA experience highly
valued). Effective communication skills for coordinating between
shifts, supervisors, and departments. Nice to Have: Bachelor’s
Degree in Meat Science, Business, or related field. Experience with
budgeting, capital expenditure planning, and production cost
optimization. Familiarity with McDonald’s or other food service
production standards. Experience in implementing process
improvements and waste reduction programs. Additional Information:
Willingness and ability to work 2nd shift (4 PM–2 AM),
Monday–Friday, and occasional weekends. Must be comfortable working
in strong smells, loud, hot/cold, refrigerated and freezer
environments. Why Work Here: Strong benefits package, bonuses paid
annually, growth opportunities. Interview Process: 1st Round: MS
Teams Video / Onsite if local with Operations Manager, General
Manager, and HR. 2nd Round: Onsite interview with Operations
Manager, General Manager, and HR, includes office/plant tour.
Relocation: Possible for candidates in the low-to-mid salary range.
Candidates at the higher end of salary and not local may not be
eligible.
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