Production Associate Jobs in Rockingham, NC (NOW HIRING)

Summary 

The Production Superintendent provides operational leadership across multiple production lines or departments. This role ensures alignment with plant-wide goals for safety, quality, productivity, and associate development. The Superintendent acts as a key liaison between frontline supervisors and plant leadership, driving strategic initiatives, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement. They will provide direction, training, and coaching to Supervisors and indirectly to hourly production associates. This role places a strong emphasis on fostering associate growth and engagement while developing talent and maintaining a safety culture of continuous improvement. The Production Superintendent promotes a positive working relationship with the production and support staff to make the company the employer of choice. 

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 10:30pm-8:00am 

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

People Development and Leadership 

• Hire, train, lead and support Production Supervisors in achieving daily and weekly production targets.

• Support workforce planning, training, and succession development to build a strong/skilled leadership pipeline. 

• Mentor and coach team members to enhance skills and improve performance. Manage performance and learning & development of the team. 

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and engaged team culture that aligns with company values, leadership behaviors and promotes associate growth. Drive associate engagement and retention. 

• Serve as acting Plant Manager when needed and contribute to strategic planning sessions. 

Safety and Risk Management 

• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, 

• and environmental regulations. 

• Enforce safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment for all associates. 

• Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure team compliance with safety standards. 

Food safety, Quality Standards and Continuous Improvement 

• Maintain team compliance with all food safety regulations and company policies, including HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation protocols, to maintain a safe and high-quality production environment. 

• Establish guidelines and training across teams to ensure products meet or exceed established quality specifications through rigorous adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 

• Implement and monitor team-wide quality control processes, including inspections, audits, and corrective actions. 

• Maintain team compliance with all relevant regulations, including OSHA, ISO standards, and industry-specific requirements. 

• Lead corrective actions for non-conformances and drive initiatives to reduce waste, contamination risks, and product recalls. 

• In collaboration with leadership, execute lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and reduce costs. 

• Identify and implement process improvements to boost operational efficiency and product quality. 

Minimum Education and Experience 

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent candidates must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2-4 years in a supervisory or leadership role. 

• Bachelor's/Associate's degree candidates must have a minimum of 1-3 years of manufacturing experience and 2-4 years of supervisory experience. 

• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. 

• Proficiency in lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and ERP systems. 

• In depth knowledge of quality control processes and compliance standards (e.g., ISO, OSHA). 

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational and time management skills. 

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite. 

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors 

• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.  

• May need to access files, supplies and equipment. 

When in a plant environment:  

• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.  

• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.  

• May handle products from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.  

• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.  

• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, and processing facility.  

• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.