3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Circle Beverage; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Beverage in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an Overnight Production Supervisor to lead the 3rd shift and drive continuous improvement on the floor. You will work hands-on with a team of direct reports and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency to meet Circle's metrics.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of direct reports supervision in a food or beverage setting and strong CI experience, with Lean/Six Sigma certifications viewed as a plus. This is a full-time on-site role on the 3rd shift.

Qualifications

• Led a team of direct reports for 2+ years in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in food or beverage plant operations a plus.
• Proven track record of driving safety, quality and productivity improvements.
• Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar CI methods are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3rd shift with accountability for production output and metrics.
• Develop and retain the production team, including training and career pathing.
• Ensure safety guidelines and OSHA-like standards are followed on the floor.
• Sustain food safety and quality programs (SQF, HACCP, USDA certifications).
• Monitor production quality documentation and GMP adherence.
• Coordinate with maintenance for machine changes, troubleshooting and repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Manufacturing

Safety Compliance

Quality Assurance

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Overnight - Production Supervisor

Department: Operations

Reports to: Operations Director

Circle Beverage manufactures products that help people to find balance & feel good, one drink at a time. Our mission is to provide enriching careers for our people, to uplift our partners, and to benefit society through our products and services. At Circle we live & breathe by our core values, which can be viewed here.

Circle is seeking a world-class supervisor to lead the 3rd shift team through a period of significant improvement & growth. The 3rd Shift Supervisor will have a servant-leader approach with a heavy focus on being physically present on the production floor, working alongside the production team, and developing a culture of continuous improvement. This position will balance their direct accountability for the company's key operational metrics (Output, Quality, Safety) with the change management needed to ensure flawless execution of the operational growth projects.

The position is a full-time (40 hrs/wk), 3rd shift 10pm to 6am, Sunday to Thursday, that is based at Circle's manufacturing headquarters (no remote work option).

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead within Circle with accountability for 3rd Shift Production. You will develop and retain talented team members. This includes training, development, day-to-day management, and career pathing for team members. Your current team size = 5 direct reports plus 3 indirect reports.

• You will be servant leader whose primary function is working alongside your direct reports to deliver results. This is not a desk job. This is a manufacturing leadership position.

• Provide a safe work environment within the production areas, and adhere to all safety guidelines at all times.

• Sustain Circle's food safety program, including SQF, HACCP, & USDA Organic certifications.

• Monitor & approve production quality documentation including regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Actively participate in prevention and correction of quality-related errors. Check and enforce personnel hygiene, safety, and required PPE.

• Facilitate seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members and management.

• Lead operational corrective action initiatives.

• Assist with troubleshooting, machine changeovers, machine operation, & quality checks, when needed.

• Review maintenance effectiveness with the mechanic and team members to identify opportunities for improvement. Prioritize, schedule, and ensure maintenance & repairs are completed to maximize efficiency.

• Manage cleaning & sanitation tasks in accordance with Circle's Food Safety Plan.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

• You have led a team of direct reports for at least 2 years. Preferably in a food or beverage manufacturing plant or comparable experience.

• You have specific history & metrics to show how you took your team to higher levels of performance.

• You want to grow. We are a small, growing company that has numerous learning & growth opportunities.

• Certifications in Continuous Improvement (LEAN, Six Sigma), Mechanical/Electrical trades, or Project Management are a plus.

• Eligible to work in the USA.

• Ability to physically lift up to eighty (80) pounds

• Ability to operate machinery in a lean manufacturing facility, including basic troubleshooting on packaging equipment, preferably sleevers, tray packers, bundlers, and stretch wrappers

• High energy level and excellent follow-up