Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

1440 Foods•Jeffersonville, IN

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is a key leader in the plant start-up and oversees manufacturing operations. The role manages production schedules, product quality, production staff, and a safe and efficient work environment. This is a third-shift position, with hours from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM. The supervisor coordinates production activities and personnel, monitors operations to improve productivity and reduce downtime, and maintains quality controls and sanitation practices. The role also manages staffing and inventory, maintains production records, and leads teams in daily management and continuous-improvement efforts. The supervisor is expected to learn and support tasks such as ERP and MES functions, maintenance CILs, 5S, housekeeping, forklift operation, and sanitation. The work involves both an office setting and a food manufacturing facility, including computer work and occasional visits to the manufacturing floor. Required PPE must be worn in manufacturing areas. Moving machinery is present, and noise levels vary, with higher levels in plant operations areas.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise production activities and personnel to meet production schedules and quality standards.
Monitor production processes to optimize productivity and minimize downtime, using staffing and other resources effectively.
Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure products meet company and regulatory standards, and address quality issues promptly.
Lead team members in sanitation tasks as needed, with guidance from sanitation and quality representatives.
Lead and motivate production teams, including hiring, training, and performance management, and foster teamwork and collaboration.
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 and organized work environment.
Oversee inventory levels and raw material usage to minimize waste and ensure adequate production supplies.
Maintain accurate production records, including daily activity reports, inventory records, and employee attendance, and prepare reports as required.
Coach teams in daily management systems, facilitate daily meetings, report production performance, and champion process-efficiency projects.
Learn and support tasks including ERP functions, MES functionality, maintenance CILs, 5S, housekeeping, forklift operation, and sanitation.