Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

1440 Foods Manufacturing•Jeffersonville, IN

About The Position

The 1st Shift Production Supervisor is a key leader in the plant start-up, overseeing manufacturing operations. The role manages production schedules, ensures product quality, supervises production staff, and maintains a safe and efficient work environment. First-shift hours are 6:30 AM–3:30 PM. The supervisor coordinates production activities and personnel, monitors processes to improve productivity and minimize downtime, and implements quality control measures. The role leads sanitation efforts with guidance from sanitation and quality representatives; hires, trains, and manages staff; schedules production teams; and oversees safety, inventory, reporting, and continuous improvement. The supervisor is also expected to learn additional tasks and systems that help execute and advance the business. The work environment includes both an office setting and a food manufacturing facility, with substantial time at a computer station and occasional visits to manufacturing-floor areas. Required PPE must be worn in manufacturing areas. Moving machinery is present, and noise levels vary, with higher noise in plant operations areas. Physical demands include frequent sitting, standing, or walking; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; and performing repetitive motions and other physical activities including grasping, pulling, pushing, reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, balancing, and climbing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry-specific experience.
At least 3 years of leadership experience in a food-industry production or manufacturing environment.
Excellent leadership and decision-making skills, with a proactive approach to managing production operations.
Familiarity with production equipment and processes in the food industry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to make decisions under pressure.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
Ability to wear required PPE in manufacturing areas.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise production activities and personnel, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards.
Monitor production processes to improve productivity and minimize downtime, using staffing and other resources effectively.
Implement and maintain quality control measures; address quality issues promptly and effectively.
Lead team members in sanitation activities when needed, with guidance from sanitation and quality representatives.
Hire, train, motivate, and manage the performance of production staff; foster teamwork and a positive work environment.
Create weekly production-team schedules to optimize labor costs, manage time-off requests, and minimize overtime.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies; promote safety awareness and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
Oversee inventory levels and raw material usage to minimize waste and maintain adequate supplies for production.
Maintain accurate production, inventory, and attendance records, and prepare reports as required by management.
Coach and lead teams in daily management systems, facilitate daily meetings, report production performance, and champion process-efficiency projects.
Learn and perform additional tasks, including ERP functions, MES functionality, maintenance CILs, 5S, housekeeping, forklift operation, and sanitation.