Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices. We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company's measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success Responsibilities: Overall responsibility of managing, planning, and directing the production of products in various areas to produce products safely and consistent with quality specifications. M anage front-line supervisors within the department and coordinate activities of the department to meet production needs and ensure an efficient and safe operation. E nsure the department operates within compliance of HACCP, USDA and OSHA and ensure associates comply with facility safety rules and company policies. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: · Manage daily manufacturing operation of all responsible areas · Ensure production goals and standards are met, including safety of associates and quality of product. · Ensure all quality and regulatory standards, specifications and policies are met or exceeded. · Confer with Operations Manager and Production Scheduler to confirm production schedule for their areas of responsibility. · Confer with USDA and QA as needed with regard to issues with their area of responsibility. · Ensure maximum use of department's available capacity and effective use of labor, tools, and equipment. · Maintain optimum line speeds, efficient crewing, proficient yields, and have accountabilities for all variances. · Analyze production reports to ensure achievement of safety, quality and product cost efficiency goals are met or exceeded. · Monitors to ensure appropriate production records, safety reports, and HR reports are completed and maintained as necessary. · Review all cost, identifying and implementing necessary operation all changes to manage cost and remain within budget. Additional Responsibilities : The Production Superintendent assists the Operations Manager with evaluation and input regarding current processing methods and equipment. Also, will assist in the implementation of new processing methods, systems, and equipment. Education & Experience: · BS degree in Business, Poultry, Animal or Food Science, or related field or equivalent training and experience required. · 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a Supervisory or higher-level management role is required · Poultry or Meat Processing plant experience is preferred. Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Please refer to the Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy for important information, including the obligations that Safety Sensitive employees have with respect to the lawful use of drugs and medications. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.