Production Supervisor

Heartland Food Products Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

Health and safety programs

Career growth opportunities

Team-building activities

Job summary

An established industry player in the consumer packaged goods sector is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a dynamic team at their Indianapolis manufacturing facility. In this pivotal role, you will oversee production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards while fostering a motivated workforce. Your expertise in manufacturing supervision and strong analytical skills will be essential in driving process improvements and achieving production goals. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, and contribute to making everyday products healthier and more enjoyable for consumers. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing and supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production staff and coordinate operational activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.
• Drive process improvements and maintain production records.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical area

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world.

We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!

This role is not a remote opportunity; it is on-site at our Manufacturing Plant in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Scope:

The Production Supervisor directly supervises and coordinates the activities of production and operating workers, such as packers, machine operators, and blenders. The Supervisor will be responsible for establishing and achieving production goals, fostering relationships, promoting Health and Safety, and the development of a well-trained and motivated staff.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Enforces safety and sanitation regulations per food safety and quality guidelines.
• Responsible for initiating appropriate actions that address Food Safety concerns, including escalation to Quality and Management.
• Utilizes all food safety and food security guidelines, including Safe Quality Foods (SQF) good manufacturing practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of the employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as packers, machine operators, and blenders.
• Develops and motivates the team to solve their own day-to-day operational issues and achieve plant goals through ongoing communication and facilitation of team meetings.
• Coordinates daily inventories and supplies and other operational activities within or between departments.
• Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Inspects materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Observes work and monitors gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
• Conducts employee training in equipment operations and work and safety procedures or assigns employee training to experienced workers.
• Maintains records of employees’ attendance and hours worked.
• Counsels employees about work-related issues and assists employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.
• Recommends or initiates personnel actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, or disciplinary measures of direct reports.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
• Initiates and drives process improvements.
• Reads and analyzes charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and evaluates current production estimates and outputs.
• Documents all records outlined by company policies, such as production records, HACCP, good manufacturing policies, standard operating procedures, and food safety and quality plans.
• Oversees and completes production documentation, support documentation, and process control documentation throughout the facility.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in an appropriate technical area, Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in manufacturing and supervision.
• Superior analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Demonstrates essential problem-solving methods and initiative.
• Ability to perform under pressure and to solve problems independently.
• Ability to communicate well with all employees and customers.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to work seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend.
• Must possess visual acuity to document company records.
• Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center.
• Lifting to 40 pounds.

Seniority level:

Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Manufacturing and Production

Industries:

Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing