Production Supervisor

Kraft Heinz Company; Kendallville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Production Supervisor for its plant in Kendallville, Indiana. This key role involves overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in business or engineering, coupled with supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory role is preferred.
• 1-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to lead and motivate large teams.

Responsibilities

• Achieve productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost, quality, safety, and employee engagement objectives.
• Promote safety programs and safe work practices within the plant.
• Provide leadership and support to direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Accountability

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

TheProduction Supervisoris 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.