Production Superintendent – Harvest Floor – 2nd Shift

Indiana Packers Corporation • Delphi, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, foodservice and private label producer of fresh and processed meats based in Delphi, Indiana. Since the start of operations in 1991, we have experienced rapid growth from a single pork processing company into a multi-plant diversified producer of fresh and processed meats, with locations throughout America's Heartland and revenues of approximately $1.5B. We are best known for our national brand Kentucky Legend (the best-selling boneless ham brand in the United States) as well as several well-known regional brands, including Indiana Kitchen, Fischer's, Field, Mickelberry's, Kentuckian Gold, and Scott Pete. We now have processing facilities in Frankfort, Indiana; Holland, Michigan; and Owensboro, Kentucky. We value diversity, innovation, collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. We support our associates by offering a total rewards package, including competitive pay, three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts), pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, a retirement/401K (with 50% match on team members' contributions up to 8%), a competitive paid time off program, educational assistance, and numerous advancement opportunities. With more than 3,100 team members located across 14 different states, we are a big company with a small company culture. Indiana Packers Corporation is in Delphi, Indiana, just 15 minutes away from the greater Lafayette/West Lafayette area, home of Purdue University.

Summary: The Production Superintendent directs and coordinates, through direct report supervisory personnel, manufacturing activities utilizing knowledge of product function, production methods, procedures, and capabilities at Indiana Packers Corporation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required, bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of continuous experience in a leadership or management role in a meat processing environment.
• Meat processing experience required.
• Ability to multi-task in a work a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in extreme hot, cold, wet, humid, and odorous environments.
• Flexibility to work on a variety of shifts and work extensive overtime, including weekends.
• Good computer literacy skills and possess ability to write clear and concise reports
• Results driven and employee oriented.
• Commitment to follow safety policies and practices and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Uphold company policies and ethical standards.
• Good leadership and motivational skills.
• Experience with computers and various software such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to attend classes or training as needed.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, and humid environments on a variety of shifts.
• Available to work overtime, including weekends.
• Strong commitment to organization.

Nice To Haves

• bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct production activities and establish production priorities for products consistent with effective operations and cost factors.
• Create and foster a high morale workplace with the highest ethical standards by treating all team members with dignity and respect.
• Coordinate production activities with maintenance, and quality assurance departments to obtain optimum production, quality, and utilization of resources.
• Review and analyze production reports (yields, downtime, waste, etc.) to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and/or operating or production problems.
• Partner with Safety Manager to maintain and enforce the safety program for the department; assure compliance with OSHA and company regulations and guidelines.
• Collaborate with and assist the Operations Manager and/or Plant Manager in the development and implementation of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by monitoring all control procedures.
• Revise production schedules and priorities as needed as a result of equipment failure, operating problems, or last-minute customer demands.
• Supervise the department's production supervisors, responsible for employee training and development.
• Oversee department costs and ensure they are within budget.
• Establish individual and group goals and accountabilities and evaluate work performance for direct reports; review and approve performance evaluations for indirect reports.
• Utilize problem solving techniques, teamwork building strategies, and process control tools to efficiently meet or exceed the production schedule.
• Partner with Human Resources to ensure proper handling of employee relations issues in accordance with company policies and procedures; participate in the recruitment and selection of manufacturing personnel.
• Ensure department follows company policies and procedures, FDA/USDA regulations, and customer specifications.
• Perform other duties as needed or required.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts)
• pharmacy
• dental
• vision plans
• retirement/401K (with 50% match on team members' contributions up to 8%)
• competitive paid time off program
• educational assistance
• numerous advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED