1st Shift Operations Superintendent

Description:

LALA US manufactures Yogurt Smoothie, Crema Mexicana, and Blended Yogurt. The facility provides a clean work environment, well-lit, highly automated production facility and career advancement opportunities. LALA US provides a competitive total benefits package including:

• Competitive pay
• Annual increases based on merit and Company performance
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays

Position Summary
The Operations Superintendent oversees daily operational activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable execution of workflows across the facility. This role provides leadership to frontline operations supervisors on all shifts, manages resources, enforces compliance with regulatory and company standards, and drives continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.

Operational Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure production targets and service levels are met.
• Coordinate work activities with maintenance, engineering, logistics, Quality Assurance and other departments.
• Monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Optimize resource allocation, including staffing, equipment, and materials.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all HSE regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as internal company policies.

Team Management

• Supervise and mentor frontline operations supervisors and operators on all shifts.
• Set performance expectations, oversee training, and conduct evaluations.
• Support workforce planning, scheduling, and employee development.

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance quality.
• Lead or support process improvement initiatives.
• Track KPIs , measure and analysis OE performance and use data to drive decision-making and operational enhancements.
• Prepare operational reports for leadership regarding performance, issues, and progress against objectives.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in operations management, Engineering, Business, or related field with a solid foundation in operations management principles and practices. (preferred)

• 5+ years of operations experience, with 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Union experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and People- management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of operational processes, safety standards, Quality Assurance and compliance requirements.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in operational software, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Lala is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status