Cooler Superintendent

Cooler Superintendent 

Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee all cooler operations and ensure efficient workflow
• Build and maintain a motivated team of hourly employees and supervisors
• Directly manage cooler department supervisors
• Ensure employee productivity, safety, and compliance with operational standards
• Safeguard product quality and safety throughout the department
• Participate in accurate carcass grading and monitoring shrink percentages
• Maintain strong communication and working relationships with regulatory personnel and internal leadership
• Manage and maintain accurate departmental data, reports, and documentation
• Make informed, data‑driven decisions to support operational goals
• Work a schedule that regularly exceeds 50 hours per week

Qualifications

• Strong English communication skills
• Bilingual abilities preferred but not required
• 6–8 years of proven supervisory experience in beef processing, ideally within a manufacturing or production environment
• Ability to consistently work 50+ hours per week
• Demonstrated people‑management and leadership skills

Working Conditions

• Cold‑temperature work environment
• Frequent exposure to knives, hot water, and production machinery
• Significant physical activity, including extensive walking and stair climbing
• Work environment includes slick floors and high noise levels
• Typical schedule is 50–55 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with occasional Saturday work as needed