3rd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

Red Gold; Orestes (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums

Parental leave

Disability benefits

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Red Gold is hiring a shift supervisor to lead production lines with a continuous improvement mindset. You will ensure lines run efficiently, maintain housekeeping, and uphold GMP standards while coordinating safety and quality programs.

The role requires a 4-year degree in Food Science or related field, plus 1–2 years supervisory experience and 3–5 years in food manufacturing. Strong MS Office skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Food Science, Management Supervision, or FMO (Food Manufacturing Organization)
• 3-5 years in Food Manufacturing or related industry preferred
• 1-2 years Supervisory experience
• Computer proficient – MS Office
• Technical knowledge of food related equipment

Responsibilities

• Ensure production lines are running efficiently
• Maintain continuous improvement mindset
• Daily housekeeping for the shift
• Assure compliance with plant GMPs
• Perform safety audits and monitor safety plans
• Record and report on Food Safety and Quality Plans
• Report food safety and quality issues to management
• Prepare and submit daily production, operating and efficiency reports
• Provide on-the-job training regarding HACCP coordination and teamwork

Skills

Independent thinking

Decision making

Problem solving

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science / Management Supervision

Job description

• Ensure production lines are running efficiently
• Must be actively working with a continuous improvement mindset

Safety & Sanitation

• Daily housekeeping for the shift
• Assurance of compliance with plant Good Manufacturing Processes
• Safety Audits
• Monitoring, record keeping, and taking appropriate action for specified Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan and prerequisite program requirements
• Report food safety and quality issues to management

Project Work

• Timely completion for objectives
• Daily Production, Operating and Efficiency Reports

Line Start Ups & Shutdowns

Requirements for Success

• 4-year degree in any of the following disciplines: Food Science, Management Supervision, FMO (Food Manufacturing Organization)
• 3-5 years in Food Manufacturing or related industry preferred
• 1-2 years Supervisory experience
• Computer proficient – MS Office
• Technical knowledge of food related equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Independent thinking with the ability to make decisions quickly
• Sense of urgency coupled with the ability to proactively solve problems
• Must display initiative and ingenuity
• On the job training regarding Training by HACCP Coordinator
• Teamwork

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time whether that be sitting or standing
• The employee must be able to use fingers to constantly operate a computer or other type of office equipment
• The employee in this position must be able to regularly walk
• The employees must be able to use hands to handle and feel
• The employee must be able to reach with both hands and arms
• The employee must be able to visually detect, perceive, or recognize in near and far distances
• The employee must be able to converse or convey with other individuals
• The employee may occasionally be required to crouch
• The employee may occasionally lift/carry items as heavy as 25 pounds

Benefits of joining the Red Gold Family

• Medical premiums as low as $24.00/week
• Paid parental leave time off work
• Employer-paid disability benefits
• 401(k) matching up to 7%
• Free counselling through the Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid life insurance
• So much more!

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