Job Description

Job Location: Middlebury - Middlebury, IN 46540
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $87,000.00 Salary
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: ManagementPlant Superintendent
We're not just a bakery; we're a family built on tradition and a passion for crafting exceptional baked goods. Our story began in 2001, with a young Amish couple selling delicious family-recipe treats from their front porch. Since then, we've grown but never forgotten our roots. We still believe in doing things the "old-fashioned way," with a commitment to quality and a personal touch with every item we bake.
Our success is a testament to our dedicated team and the core values we hold dear:
Integrity - Teamwork – Respect - Stewardship - Continuous Improvement
If you're looking for a place where tradition meets opportunity and where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love for you to join us.
Job

Summary:
The Plant Superintendent will oversee all activities within their assigned area, ensuring that customer orders are produced and shipped efficiently, while meeting customer requirements and maintaining company-established quality standards and KPIs. This role includes managing a large team and ensuring compliance with all internal and regulatory safety standards.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in manufacturing, production, or operations, coupled with strong operational and people management skills to lead their area effectively. They should be an exceptional leader, capable of building, managing, and motivating a high-performing team to maximize operational performance. The position may require extended hours based on production demands, including work beyond regular business hours and on weekends.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage of the Maintenance Manager
- Lead and manage of the Production Supervisors
- Lead and manage of the Transportation Manager
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight across all departments within the area of responsibility, including safety, food safety, and production operations.
- Implement company policies, procedures, and initiatives to ensure efficient operations.
- Monitors performance against operational goals and evaluates and enhances current operational systems.
- Establish, track, and report on relevant business metrics.
- Monitor and manage inventory, including raw materials and finished goods, within the area of responsibility.
- Develop, mentor, and train team members to enhance performance at both individual and organizational levels.
- Ensure the development and maintenance of appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all business processes.
- Analyze departmental operations to ensure the facility remains an industry leader.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage and influence the performance of the assigned area effectively.
- Uphold and maintain company-established quality standards.
- Direct overall activities to ensure customer orders are produced and shipped efficiently, at the lowest possible cost, while meeting customer requirements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be
comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented
at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Qualifications

Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of FDA, OSHA, and BRC regulations.
- Ability to understand the organization’s vision and translate it into actionable plans.
- Strong people management skills with the ability to hold team members accountable for results.
- Proven ability to build high-performing teams and engage effectively at all levels of the plant, including front-line staff.
- Eagerness to learn and a willingness to develop new skills.
- Capacity to identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve efficiency.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively communicating with diverse audiences.
- Flexibility to adjust schedules in response to unforeseen events or production needs.
- Demonstrated integrity in employee safety, quality, and food safety practices.
Education and

Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- College education is preferred.
- Minimum of five years of manufacturing experience in the food industry, including at least five years in a department management role.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Ability to stand and move throughout the plant for extended periods.
- Capability to perform physical activities, including lifting to 100 lbs. unassisted, bending, climbing, standing, and walking.
- Adequate visual and auditory acuity.
- NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.