Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

MSI Express•Portage, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads daily manufacturing operations to safely deliver high-quality products that meet customer requirements and production objectives. The role provides direct leadership to hourly production team members and drives performance in safety, food safety, quality, productivity, service, and employee engagement. The supervisor partners with cross-functional teams to execute production plans, maximize operational efficiency, develop team capability, and promote continuous improvement and accountability. This onsite position is based in a food manufacturing and packaging facility. It involves frequent exposure to moving machinery, food allergens, varying temperatures, and elevated noise levels. The supervisor must be available to support varying shifts, overtime, weekends, and business needs as required. Physical duties include standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, ladders, and elevated platforms when necessary, occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Required PPE must be worn.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
At least 3 years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience required.
Leadership and team development skills.
Coaching, performance management, and employee engagement skills.
Knowledge of production operations and workflow management.
Problem-solving, root cause analysis, and decision-making skills.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Awareness of food safety, quality, and GMP compliance.
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.
Availability to support varying shifts, overtime, weekends, and business needs as required.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; climb stairs, ladders, and elevated platforms when necessary; occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and lift or move up to 25 pounds; and wear required PPE.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Promote a culture of employee safety and regulatory compliance, ensure adherence to safety policies and safe work practices, investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and 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 proactively address operational issues.
Support startup, changeover, and operational readiness activities.
Drive efficient utilization of labor, materials, and equipment, and 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 and support onboarding and ongoing employee development.
Promote employee engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, GMP, sanitation, HACCP, and customer requirements.
Reinforce quality standards, verify product specifications, and escalate and address food safety and quality concerns.
Support corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze operational metrics, identify improvement opportunities, lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, and implement action plans to address performance gaps.