Harvest Superintendent

The Judge Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus 12%

Benefits package

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a 2nd shift Production Superintendent for a large meat‑processing facility in Kokomo, IN. You will oversee deboning operations, lead supervisors, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency targets.

Relocation assistance is provided. The role requires at least 5 years of leadership in protein/manufacturing, Lean manufacturing experience, and strong communication and problem‑solving abilities. US Citizenship or green card holder preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership in high-volume protein/manufacturing.
• Strong Lean/CI background with focus on safety and quality.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and manage production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Direct supervisors and teams, ensuring clear communication and adherence to plans.
• Lead daily review of production performance and drive corrective actions.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement; reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Review KPIs and implement root-cause based solutions for safety and quality.

Skills

Lean / Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Production Superintendent(Harvest), *Must have meat(Pork) processing experience*

Shift: 2nd Shift, 2pm-11pm

Location: Kokomo, IN *Full Relocation assistance provided!*

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 + + 12% bonus (paid out quarterly!) & Benefits package

Job Type: Direct Hire, Full time (Must be US Citizen or Green card holder)

Position Summary

A large meat‑processing facility is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Superintendent to oversee deboning operations. This role provides strategic and day‑to‑day leadership for production teams, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient workflow across the department. The superintendent directs front‑line supervisors, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures operational targets for safety, quality, throughput, training, and cost performance are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and prioritize departmental production activities to meet goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Provide direction to Supervisors and teams, ensuring strong communication, accountability, and consistent execution of production plans.
• Lead daily review of production performance and drive corrective actions where needed.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement efforts focused on waste reduction, efficiency gains, standard work, and employee engagement.
• Review production KPIs such as yields, downtime, rework, labor utilization, and safety trends; identify issues and implement root‑cause‑based solutions.

Safety & Compliance

• Partner with safety leadership to maintain and enforce department safety programs and PPE requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, food safety and quality programs, and customer specifications, including USDA, HACCP, GMP, SQF, and internal policies.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Sanitation to optimize throughput and ensure seamless production.
• Adjust schedules and priorities as needed due to equipment downtime, staffing issues, or production demands.
• Lead, coach, and mentor Production Supervisors, ensuring strong leadership development, cross‑training, and succession planning.
• Set expectations, review individual and team performance, and approve performance evaluations for both direct and indirect reports.
• Create a positive, respectful working environment built on fairness, communication, and high ethical standards.

Operational Management

• Monitor and manage departmental labor, material use, and operating costs to maintain budget alignment.
• Utilize structured problem‑solving tools, process control strategies, and cross‑functional teamwork to exceed production targets.
• Partner with HR to address employee relations matters, support talent selection, and contribute to workforce retention strategies.

Culture & Accountability

• Promote a workplace culture based on continuous learning, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Ensure consistent attendance and schedule adherence to maintain smooth operations and effective teamwork.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a high‑volume protein or manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams with a focus on safety, quality, training, and performance development.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast‑paced, high‑throughput manufacturing setting.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and production reporting systems.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, extended hours, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Commitment to food safety, ethical business practices, and compliance with all safety requirements.
• Openness to ongoing training and professional development.