Supervisor Production (Evening Shift)

The Hershey Company; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a Supervisor for the Evening Shift in Plymouth, IN. This role involves overseeing production operations, ensuring quality standards, and leading a team in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess strong leadership and organizational skills, along with a high school diploma or GED. Experience in manufacturing is essential, with a preference for food industry experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years manufacturing supervisor experience.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates production activities.
• Reviews and implements methods to improve product quality.
• Communicates with management to establish production standards.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Organization

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Supervisor Production (Evening Shift)

Posted Date:

May 9, 2025

Requisition Number:

125348

Job Location: Plymouth, IN

Evenings Shift

Summary:

This position reports directly to the Production Manager and it is responsible for overall production operations and standards within the department including continuous improvement of operating results by meeting schedules, controlling costs, and inventory. This role directs and coordinates activities concerned with the production of company products.

In addition, the Production Manager:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates production activities and priorities to obtain maximum efficiency of operations


• Reviews, develops, and implements methods, procedures, and reports to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.


• Assumes responsibility for costs, methods, operations, quality, and quantity of production.


• Revises production schedules and priorities because of equipment failure or operating problems.


• Communicates with management to establish production and quality control standards, obtains data regarding quantities, specifications, and delivery dates.


• Promotes a team atmosphere, takes pride in workmanship, must be self-motivated, and provides timely and accurate work.


• Communicates with associates on shift on an ongoing basis about the status of the shift


• Review and check daily production paperwork for accuracy and completion


• Follow all SOPs for production, shipping and receiving and sanitation


• Perform daily inspection of the facility each shift


• Monitor and report attendance of team members on shift


• Perform weekly and monthly inventory on raw material and finished goods.


• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned

Skills and Experience:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals.


• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.


• Ability to lead team members in a fast-paced production atmosphere


• Good time management skills


• Good organizational skills


• Proficiency with MS office

Minimum Requirements and Education:

• High School diploma or GED, Preferred associate degree


• Minimum 2 years manufacturing supervisor experience


• Food manufacturing experience preferred

Nearest Major Market: South Bend