production supervisor

The Judge Group; Monticello (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our day-shift meat processing operations in Monticello, IN.

You will supervise 20–100+ employees, ensure USDA/HACCP compliance, drive yields and waste reduction, and coordinate with QA, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Warehouse. The role emphasizes coaching, safety, and daily production meetings.

Rotating 12-hour shifts on the DuPont schedule with overtime opportunities; strong leadership and food manufacturing background required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in meat processing or related manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP, GMPs.
• Experience managing production metrics, labor utilization, and performance.
• Ability to lead teams of 20–100+ employees.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production team members to achieve daily production targets.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, HACCP, GMP, and company food safety standards.
• Monitor product quality, yields, labor efficiency, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Conduct daily production meetings and communicate expectations clearly.
• Train, coach, and develop production employees and team leads.
• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate staffing levels to meet production demands.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Warehouse departments.
• Investigate and resolve production, quality, and employee issues.
• Complete production reporting and documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

Supervisory experience

USDA/HACCP knowledge

Production metrics management

Team leadership (20-100)

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production reporting systems

Job description

Meat Processing & Packaging Facility

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Supervisor to lead our day-shift operations in a fast-paced meat processing environment. This position is responsible for supervising production employees, ensuring food safety and quality standards are maintained, meeting production goals, and driving continuous improvement across the operation.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with experience in food manufacturing, meat processing, or protein production and is comfortable managing teams in a temperature-controlled production environment.

Schedule

Day Shift - DuPont Schedule

• Rotating 12-hour shifts
• Built-in extended time off throughout the month
• Consistent, predictable schedule
• Overtime opportunities available

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production team members to achieve daily production targets.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, HACCP, GMP, and company food safety standards.
• Monitor product quality, yields, labor efficiency, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Conduct daily production meetings and communicate expectations clearly.
• Train, coach, and develop production employees and team leads.
• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate staffing levels to meet production demands.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Warehouse departments.
• Investigate and resolve production, quality, and employee issues.
• Complete production reporting and documentation accurately and timely.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in meat processing, food manufacturing, poultry, protein processing, or related manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP, GMPs, and food safety requirements.
• Experience managing production metrics, labor utilization, and operational performance.
• Ability to lead teams of 20-100+ employees.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Fresh or further-processed meat production.
• High-speed food processing operations.
• Continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma principles.
• Experience working with automated production equipment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Annual performance bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization.