Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

MSI Express, Inc.; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor in Hammond, Indiana, who will oversee the production process and ensure that safety and USDA health standards are maintained. Responsibilities include leading production associates, optimizing profitability through productivity metrics, and developing strong team members.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED with a preference for a Bachelor's degree, along with food manufacturing experience and supervisory skills. MSI Express promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience in a production environment preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Provide leadership and direction to production associates.
• Train and communicate company policies to all personnel.
• Monitor production performance and implement improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Communication

People skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Role Purpose / Position Summary

As a Production Supervisor you are responsible for overseeing production, tracking product yields, and making necessary adjustments. You ensure that safety and USDA health standards are met throughout all steps of the manufacturing process. You provide direction to the production department associates in areas of safety, service, performance, quality, and leadership. You are responsible for maintaining and/or enhancing customer relationships, plant assets and a positive employment atmosphere.

Key Accountabilities / Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the plant production associates in areas of safety, machine operation, sanitation, quality, customer service, and maintenance.
• Adhere to the site’s productivity metrics, including crew size and operational efficiency, to optimize profitability.
• Maintain a clear understanding of customer expectations for accuracy, quality, and timeliness and develop methods for meeting or exceeding those expectations.
• Train and enforce company policies.
• Communicate company philosophy, policies, and expectations clearly to all hourly personnel.
• Provide input in the establishment of plant budgets, goals, and standards.
• Develop strong production team members through the effective use of performance management processes and tools.
• Monitor production performance and develop/implement action plans to address areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in a timely fashion.
• Create a positive working environment for all associates that supports continuous improvement, reinforces company philosophy and policies, and treats every individual equally with respect.
• This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within its influence. The associate must report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems.

Qualifications / Capability Profile

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED, or 2+ years of related experience and/or training in a production environment. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum Experience: Food manufacturing experience preferred; experience with customer interaction preferred; demonstrate hourly management skills preferred.
• Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Previous supervisory experience preferred; leadership skills; decision‑making; analysis/problem solving; flexibility; planning; communication; people skills. Undergraduate or graduate degree preferred.

MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are a single‑source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.