Operations Superintendent

Description Operations Superintendent (Operations Manager) – Fresh Pork Division Location: Onsite | Hatfield, PA Schedule: 1st Shift | Weekend coverage as required Relocation Assistance Available Why Join Clemens Food Group? Clemens Food Group is a leader in pork production and value-added protein products, committed to operational excellence, food safety, and continuous improvement. Our Hatfield facility spans 1.3 million square feet and processes over 625 million pounds annually. We are launching a new project which includes an expansion focused on further processing capabilities . This is an opportunity to build and lead operations from the ground up and play a key role in shaping the future of our business. The Impact You Will Make As an Operations Superintendent , you will own the full operational execution of new further processing lines . This is not a maintenance role—this is a builder role . You will: Stand up new production lines (pre-cooked sausage, bacon, RTE, fresh sausage) Build, develop, and lead a high-performing operations team Establish processes, accountability, and performance standards from day one Partner cross-functionally to ensure successful startup and long-term scalability What You Will Do Lead Operations Build-Out: Own the startup and operational success of new further processing lines, from planning through execution Build & Develop Teams: Lead 4–6 direct reports and 200+ hourly team members; drive accountability, engagement, and retention Drive Performance Metrics: Own and improve: Safety & Food Safety compliance Quality standards Labor efficiency & retention Operational variances & cost (Ops spend) Throughput, yields, and waste reduction Problem Solve at a High Level: Act as a critical thinker and solution provider, removing roadblocks and influencing outcomes across teams Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with FSQA, Maintenance, HR, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless startup and operations Continuous Improvement: Implement Lean / CI practices to optimize performance and scale operations What We Are Looking For Required Experience 5+ years of operations leadership in food manufacturing , ideally in: Further processing (strongly preferred) Protein (pork, poultry, beef, ground or value-added products) RTE, or cooked/meat processing environments Proven experience leading large teams (200+ hourly, 4–6+ direct reports) Hands-on experience with production startup, scaling operations, or new line implementation Leadership Profile Entrepreneurial, self-driven leader who can build from scratch Strong floor presence with the ability to influence and hold teams accountable Demonstrated ability to solve complex operational problems and drive results through others Comfortable taking full ownership of responsibility Operational & Business Skills Strong understanding of: Yields, throughput, labor efficiency, and cost control Operational KPIs and plant performance metrics Experience managing budgets, labor variance, and cost improvement initiatives Knowledge of USDA, FDA, HACCP, and food safety standards What Will Set You Apart Experience in pre-cooked sausage, bacon, RTE, or marinated protein operations Background in scaling or launching new production lines or facilities Ability to build teams and culture in a fast-paced, evolving environment Why This Role is Exciting Build something new: Lead the operational launch of critical new product lines High visibility: Direct impact on a major company initiative Career growth: Clear path to Plant Manager and senior operations leadership Real ownership: Full accountability for operational success—not just maintenance of existing systems Your Future at Clemens This is a high-impact leadership role designed for someone ready to step into broader plant leadership. Application Note: Clemens Food Group is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim. Qualifications Skills Behaviors : Motivations : Education Preferred Bachelors or better. Masters or better.