Production Supervisor

My Food and Family; Kendallville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Production Supervisor for their Kendallville Plant. This role is essential for overseeing manufacturing operations and leading a team to achieve productivity and safety objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background and be committed to continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory role.
• 1-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide array of plant personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations for an assigned area and shift.
• Achieve objectives in productivity, efficiency, customer service, and safety.
• Promote and implement safety programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Team Motivation

Education

BA/BS Degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Production Supervisor is a member of the plant leadership team and plays a key role in providing management and leadership to deliver business results and operational improvements. Under direction of the Business Unit Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day manufacturing operations for an assigned area and shift.

Primary Responsibilities

This role has responsibility to achieve productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost, quality, safety and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions. Provides direction, leadership, development and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments and continuous improvement projects and initiatives. Develops, implements and promotes safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety teams, programs and initiatives. Promotes sound employee & labor relations within the department by developing and maintaining an effective organization with qualified personnel. Develops, promotes, and supports continuous improvement and other cross-functional initiatives.


Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related field is preferred

• 2+ years of experience in supervisor role

• 1-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required

• Ability to lead, motivate and mentor large teams of hourly associates is required

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Strong analytical/critical thinking

• Strong accountability, consistency and follow-through skills

• Ability to work effectively with a wide array of plant personnel ranging from hourly employees to senior management

Location(s) Kendallville Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes .