Job Description
SUMMARY: The Operations Superintendent is responsible for assisting the Operations Manager in
planning, leading, guiding, directing, and managing a small or single business unit site consistent with
policies and procedures of Seaboard Triumph Foods as well as with Federal, state, and local law.
Accountable for the high quality of all products produced, the safety of employees, the profitability of the
facility, budget planning, management and control, human resources utilization and treatment, and the
development of a total employee team. Directly responsible for plant labor variance, raw material
utilization, yields, supplies, waste reduction and ensure human resources are managed in the most
effective manner, resulting in a positive contribution to the bottom line of the company P & L.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may
be assigned.
• Maintain required safety and ergonomic programs to ensure a safe working environment and meet
company goal of an injury free workplace.
• Be an active member on the Safety Committee.
• Attain goals to reduce injuries and cost per claim of injuries.
• Ensure all staff and employees know and understand HACCP and SSOP documents; CCP’s and the
HACCP plan.
• Maintain product failures and foreign material issues are kept at a minimum.
• Assist the Operations Manager in having responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, and
evaluation of the specified plant, which includes all supervisors.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing
work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and
resolving problems.
• Train, manage and direct all support staff activities to include Safety, Food Safety/QA, HR,
accounting, maintenance, and production supervision. Enable plant to ensure all aspects of the
operation are consistent and operate within company standards. Facilitate a profitable operation
that produces safe quality products efficiently.
• Establish achievable goals and follow up all progress positive or negative. Train supervisors to
recognize opportunities and realize their impact on the operation. Track progress of yields, labor
and all related expenses. Identify opportunities and implement solutions.
• Ensure efficient and profitable operation by conformation to specifications and procedures.
• Ensure approachability and support to all levels of employees. Ensure management and hourly
interaction remains contributable to a positive and effective team. Maintain accurate and open
communication at all times.
• Establish accurate fixed and capital budgets for annual planning purposes. Work to ensure
operation is functioning to cost and budget so all aspects of the operation contribute to the
total P & L.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work
environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (agriculture, animal science or
business) plus five to eight years of plant management experience or the combination of education and
experience that enables performance in all aspects of the position.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to express
ideas clearly and concisely in both written and oral formats.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as safety files,
operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to effectively communicate
with USDA, production, and management personnel. Bilingual skills preferred.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions
furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form, analytical reasoning, and adaptability
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to use computers and all standard programs used by the industry and
the ability to learn and effectively use any and all other computer programs that are or will be made
available. Knowledge of Microsoft spreadsheets, word processing, Internet, sales software, and UNIX
applications (SAP); sufficient knowledge of different pork products; manufacturing knowledge and
understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures; OSHA Standards and USDA/HACCP
regulations. Ability to work in a diverse workforce. Must hold a valid driver’s license due to occasional
business travel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about
the facility. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle; or feel/hold
objects; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; speak; hear taste and smell. The
employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds,
and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to
cold/hot and/or wet/humid conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, cold/hot temperature, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The work environment includes climate extremes
found in all areas of plant operations.
MISSION, VISION, & VALUES: Must believe and lead STF’s MISSION of producing quality pork products,
igniting the passion and growth of our team members, helping our community thrive, and making our business
prosperous. Remembering that together we will achieve more by working safely and cultivating an inclusive and
empowering environment. Must believe and fully engage in STF’s VISION of being a place where we all belong,
working as one, to build our future. Must live STF’s VALUES in all decisions, behaviors, and interactions, which
include -
SAFETY- Be committed to the safety and welfare of all employees through prevention, education, and
awareness, with the ultimate goal of eliminating workplace accidents.
QUALITY- Our customers and families depend on us to provide a safe, quality product, by maintaining the
highest food safety standards and desired customer specifications. Must take pride in the products we produce
and serve.
DIVERSITY- We embrace diversity of identity, experience, and thought, and actively strive for inclusive
behaviors across our company and our work. By promoting these values, we aim to create a positive work
experience that encourage a sense of belonging.
COMMUNITY- Be a positive representative of STF in our community while supporting the organizations who
work for the betterment of Siouxland.
SUSTAINABILITY- Be a steward of the earth by managing our environmental footprint.