Indiana Packers Corporation-posted 10 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Delphi, IN
Food Manufacturing

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), 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.

  • Lead the activities of the team members in the production of quality products in accordance with established and accepted company criteria.
  • Implement and maintain safety standards throughout his/her area of responsibility as required by law and company policy.
  • Direct and implement job related training for all team members in his/her department while ensuring company job rotation minimums are met.
  • Utilize strong communication skills to properly coach and guide team members to resolve employee issues and ensures corrective actions are implemented and followed.
  • Create and foster a high morale workplace with the highest ethical standards by treating all team members with dignity and respect.
  • Manage the completion of production schedules as determined by the superintendent or designee.
  • Ensure all proper processing procedures (quality, safety, etc...) are adhered to and not compromised.
  • Insure the appropriate level of discipline and accountability for team members while in pursuit of company and or customer established goals.
  • Monitor and make appropriate timely improvement actions necessary to meet production quality and quantity goals.
  • Utilize problem solving techniques, teamwork building strategies and process control tools to efficiently meet or exceed the production schedule.
  • Facilitate workflow management, workforce scheduling, and placement to ensure the facility and company goals are successfully met or exceeded.
  • Conduct, lead, or implement the appropriate process audits; the audits will identify the need for the appropriate containment, corrective, and preventive actions, leading to minimizing or eliminating process deviations and non-conforming product root causes.
  • Maintain team member compliance of company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping through the application of fair and consistent accountability methods.
  • Work with other supervision on a daily basis to ensure the facility is operating to the highest level of efficiency.
  • Assist with pre-operation activities as directed.
  • Perform other duties as needed or required.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred in any discipline, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of continuous leadership / management experience in a food processing and/or manufacturing environment.
  • Mechanical aptitude to direct and delegate correcting mechanical equipment issues.
  • Knowledge of USDA and HACCP procedures.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Ability to climb ladders and stairs in extreme heat.
  • 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.
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Willingness to attend classes or training as needed.
  • Competitive pay
  • Three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts)
  • Pharmacy, dental, and vision plans
  • Retirement/401K (with 50% match on team members' contributions)
  • Competitive paid time off program
  • Educational assistance
  • Numerous advancement opportunities
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