3rd Shift Production Supervisor – Sweeteners

Heartland Food Products Group

. Directly supervise and coordinate production and operating workers, including packers, machine operators, and blenders .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeIndianapolis • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supervising production teams, enforcing safety regulations, and applying SQF and HACCP guidelines to ensure food safety and quality. Proficient in analyzing production data and driving process improvements while fostering a motivated workforce.

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Production SupervisionSQF Good Manufacturing PracticesHACCP GuidelinesAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Production PlanningEquipment OperationBasic MaintenanceQuality ControlDocumentationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordProcess ImprovementSafety RegulationsEmployee Training

Soft Skills

CommunicationCritical ThinkingInitiativeTeam MotivationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingFood SafetySanitation RegulationsOperational ActivitiesEmployee CoordinationProduction GoalsQuality GuidelinesWork SchedulesAttendance RecordsJob-Skill Deficiencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directly supervise and coordinate production and operating workers, including packers, machine operators, and blenders
Operate equipment and perform basic maintenance to improve equipment reliability and overall line performance
Troubleshoot problems and drive process improvements
Establish and achieve production goals
Foster relationships, promote health and safety, and develop a well-trained, motivated staff
Enforce safety and sanitation regulations and food safety and quality guidelines
Initiate appropriate actions for food safety concerns, including escalation to Quality and Management
Apply SQF good manufacturing practices and HACCP guidelines
Coordinate employee activities, inventories, supplies, and operational activities across departments
Plan work schedules, assignments, and production sequences
Inspect materials, products, and equipment for defects or malfunctions
Monitor work, gauges, dials, and indicators for compliance with production standards
Conduct or assign employee training in equipment operations and work and safety procedures
Maintain attendance and hours-worked records
Counsel employees and address job-skill deficiencies
Recommend or initiate personnel actions for direct reports
Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies
Analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, records, and reports
Complete production, HACCP, GMP, SOP, food safety, quality, support, and process-control documentation
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science required; Engineering or a related field preferred
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in manufacturing and supervision
Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
Demonstrates essential problem-solving methods and initiative
Ability to perform under pressure and solve problems independently
Ability to communicate well with all employees and customers
Ability to perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
Ability to work seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time
Ability to work extended hours, daily overtime, and occasional weekends
Visual acuity to document company records
Continuous walking throughout the plant and distribution center
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation and benefits package