Shift Production Supervisor – Lean Manufacturing

Indianaagconnection; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Swift Prepared Foods in Elkhart, IN seeks a Production Supervisor responsible for leading shift operations, safety, productivity and training. You will coordinate with other supervisors, ensure equipment maintenance and adherence to policies.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, team leadership, and strong communication to drive efficiency. College degree preferred; 3–5 years in food manufacturing experience desired; bilingual a plus.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of production jobs.
• Supervisory skills; good interpersonal relations; ability to handle conflict.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with leadership skills.
• Experience in leading groups of operating employees, including setting team and individual objectives, managing individual and team performance and building a team approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate and direct personnel on shift in performing operations according to sound operating principles and company policies and procedures.
• Stimulate maximum safety, efficiency and productivity of production workers; ensure proper training of employees.
• Anticipate and determine causes of delays in shift operations and take appropriate actions to meet production schedules.
• Apply company employee relations and union contract policies in all dealings with employees.
• Monitor and confirm that machinery, equipment and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized for efficient production.
• Arrange for appropriate production records to be prepared and maintained (i.e., payroll, yields).
• Work closely with other production supervisors and management to promote efficiency and teamwork in each department and in plant facility.
• Attend meetings as scheduled or called.
• Perform various other duties as needed or as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Lean manufacturing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Training and development

Education

College diploma or university degree

Job description

Swift Prepared Foods in Elkhart, IN seeks a Production Supervisor responsible for leading shift operations, safety, productivity and training. You will coordinate with other supervisors, ensure equipment maintenance and adherence to policies.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, team leadership, and strong communication to drive efficiency. College degree preferred; 3–5 years in food manufacturing experience desired; bilingual a plus.