Automation Superintendent

Automation Superintendent 2.5 2.5 out of 5 stars 1325 East Cloverly Road, Fremont, NE 68025 Lincoln Premium Poultry 73 reviews

LINCOLN PREMIUM POULTRY JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE

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Automation Superintendent DATE :

6/2026

REPORTS TO :

Electrical Manager STATUS :

Exempt

CORE VALUE COMMITMENT

: All employees will demonstrate our culture of commitment to quality, respect for fellow employees and business partners, and responsibility to the environment and our community.

JOB SUMMARY

: Provides leadership to the maintenance team by facilitating training activities, maintaining effective work procedures, and identifying opportunities for process improvement.

DAILY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

: Responsible for hiring, coaching, supervising, training and performance reviews of automation supervisors to achieve maximum employee engagement. Organize and facilitate training activities for automation department. Initiate and maintain effective and proficient preventative and corrective automation maintenance work procedures for facility equipment. Work cooperatively with other maintenance leadership to develop daily and weekly operating priorities. Assign resources and track progress to ensure successful completion of these priorities. Participate in Hazmat operations and emergency preparedness. Identify opportunities for improvement and communicate with supervisors on those potential changes. Ensure all company safety policies and procedures are followed to ensure a safe working environment by promoting, adhering to, and holding employees accountable to those policies. Provide detailed and constructive feedback to Automation Supervisors and SMEs during their shift on their performance and attitude. Attend meetings and training as required. Effectively communicate with HR and other supporting departments if conflict or dilemmas arise with employees in your charge. Manage employee timecards and time off requests. Perform employee disciplinary actions, including verbal, written, and suspension paperwork and all other required documentation. All other duties are not listed but requested by Senior Management and Human Resources.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

MUST possess a minimum of five years' work experience in a automation field, including previous supervisory or management experience. MUST be familiar with manufacturing automation. Ability to analyze, evaluate, and solve electro-mechanical problems. MUST have knowledge of food safety programs, including HACCP programs, SSOP's and GMP's. MUST possess refined skills in communicating in a courteous and professional manner, both verbally and in writing to all team members. Ability to motivate team members to drive and achieve production goals as well as be responsible for performance management of your team including goal setting and providing performance reviews yearly. MUST have exceptional time management and prioritizing skills. MUST know how to effectively utilize a personal computer and a variety of software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. MUST be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to pass required physical including demonstrating your ability to lift the required weight for each position. Ability to stand or walk for an entire 8-hour shift. Ability to reflect the values of our company in public settings. Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience in poultry or other food processing plants is highly preferred but not required. Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Bilingual skills in Spanish and/or Karen are preferred but not required.

Note:

The above information is only a reflection of the general nature of job duties. Based on business need, additional duties may be assigned. 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance