Production Supervisor

MSI Express•Portage, IN

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations to safely deliver high-quality products that meet customer requirements and production objectives. This role provides direct leadership to hourly production team members while driving performance in the areas of safety, food safety, quality, productivity, service, and employee engagement. The Production Supervisor partners with cross-functional teams to execute production plans, maximize operational efficiency, develop team capability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
3+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience required.
Leadership and team development
Coaching, performance management, and employee engagement
Production operations and workflow management
Problem-solving, root cause analysis, and decision-making
Continuous improvement mindset
Food safety, quality, and GMP compliance awareness
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Planning, organization, and prioritization skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production reporting systems

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Food Science, or related field preferred.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Food manufacturing, packaging, or consumer products experience preferred.
Experience leading hourly workforces preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain a culture focused on employee safety and regulatory compliance.
Ensure adherence to company safety policies and safe work practices.
Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
Lead safety training and engagement activities.
Direct daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and service objectives.
Manage staffing, equipment utilization, and production schedules.
Monitor performance and address operational issues proactively.
Support startup, changeover, and operational readiness activities.
Drive efficient utilization of labor, materials, and equipment.
Support productivity, waste reduction, and cost performance objectives.
Protect company assets through proper equipment operation and procedures.
Communicate objectives, policies, expectations, and operational priorities.
Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Planning teams.
Maintain production documentation and reporting.
Lead, coach, and develop hourly production associates.
Conduct performance management activities.
Promote employee engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
Support onboarding and ongoing employee development.
Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, GMP, sanitation, HACCP, and customer requirements.
Reinforce quality standards and verify product specifications are met.
Escalate and address food safety and quality concerns.
Support corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze operational metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Implement action plans to address performance gaps.