Production Supervisor- 3rd shift Food Processing
On-siteMilford, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Lead and coordinate daily production activities, clearly communicating expectations and resolving operational issues. Promote a culture of employee safety, food safety, product quality, accountability, and teamwork. Train, coach, evaluate, and support employees while preparing production areas by confirming equipment readiness, operating parameters, staffing, and workflow. Monitor quality, specifications, line speeds, and staffing levels; take prompt corrective action when needed. Partner with USDA and Quality Assurance to resolve regulatory, product quality, and food safety concerns, including pre-operational inspections. Maintain compliance with HACCP programs, SSOPs, OSHA standards, and other company and regulatory requirements. Coordinate employee training and certifications, work with Human Resources on hiring and performance management, and troubleshoot minor mechanical or operational issues to support continuous improvement efforts. This 3rd shift role requires 1–3 years of production experience, familiarity with USDA regulations and HACCP, and bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
Required Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in production, manufacturing, or food processing
- A practical understanding of standard operating procedures, USDA regulations, HACCP, SSOPs, and workplace safety expectations
- The ability to lead large teams, manage competing priorities, and respond calmly and effectively to production or employee concerns
- Strong communication, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- The ability to collect, analyze, and interpret production data and reports
- Candidates must be able to read and write in English
Desired Qualifications
- Working knowledge of protein or food manufacturing processes; poultry industry experience is a plus
- Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and CAT2 or a similar production management system
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills
- Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting ability
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