Production Supervisor – 1st Shift

Heartland Food Products Group

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

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeIndianapolis • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in production supervision, food safety regulations, and continuous improvement methodologies. Capable of analyzing production requirements and leading teams to achieve operational goals while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

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Production SupervisionFood Safety RegulationsContinuous ImprovementAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Production PlanningQuality ControlHACCPGMPSOP DocumentationMechanical TroubleshootingData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordEquipment Operation

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam MotivationCritical ThinkingInitiativeProblem-Solving Under Pressure

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingFood SafetySanitationOperational ActivitiesProduction GoalsEmployee TrainingAttendance RecordsVisual AcuityPhysical EnduranceProcess Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directly supervise and coordinate production and operating workers, including packers and machine operators
Establish and achieve production goals
Partner with the SME on continuous improvement opportunities and equipment preventive maintenance
Enforce food safety, sanitation, and quality regulations, including SQF good manufacturing practices and HACCP
Initiate actions addressing food safety concerns and escalate to Quality and Management
Direct and coordinate production or processing activities
Develop and motivate the team to resolve operational issues and achieve plant goals
Coordinate daily inventories, supplies, and operational activities
Plan work schedules, assignments, and production sequences
Inspect materials, products, and equipment for defects or malfunctions
Monitor work, gauges, dials, and indicators for production compliance
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
Troubleshoot mechanical and process concerns on Totani lines and escalate as needed
Duplicate and expand the SME's knowledge
Initiate and drive process improvements
Analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, records, and reports to determine production requirements and evaluate outputs
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 in 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 to solve problems independently
Ability to communicate well with all employees and customers
Must be able to physically perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
Must be able to work seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time
Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend
Must possess visual acuity to document company records
Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center
Lifting up to 40 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation and benefits package