Lead Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

DSJ Global; LaGrange (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations in a highly regulated food environment. This hands‑on role focuses on safety, quality, and continuous improvement while developing teams and driving operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will manage daily production, monitor OEE and throughput, and collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to achieve plant objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams and driving operational performance.
• Knowledge of process controls, manufacturing systems, and KPIs.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar CI methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery objectives.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality under FDA, OSHA, GMP, and company policies.
• Monitor and improve metrics like OEE, downtime, throughput, labor efficiency, and material utilization.
• Drive CI initiatives focused on process optimization, waste reduction, and cost savings.
• Analyze production results and implement corrective actions to improve line performance and product quality.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and support plant objectives.
• Coach and mentor production employees through training and performance development.
• Support staffing, workforce planning, and employee engagement to foster a positive team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Lean Six Sigma

OEE optimization

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations in a highly regulated food environment. This hands‑on role focuses on safety, quality, and continuous improvement while developing teams and driving operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will manage daily production, monitor OEE and throughput, and collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to achieve plant objectives.