Production Supervisor – 3rd Shift, Sweeteners

Heartland Food Products Group

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

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeIndianapolis • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in production supervision, equipment operation, and food safety compliance, with a strong focus on process improvement and employee development. Proficient in analyzing production metrics and maintaining high standards of quality and safety in a manufacturing environment.

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Production SupervisionFood Safety ComplianceProcess ImprovementAnalytical SkillsEmployee Training

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Hard Skills

Production ManagementEquipment OperationHACCPGMPSOPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordTroubleshootingQuality ControlInventory Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationTeam LeadershipCritical ThinkingEmployee Counseling

Industry Keywords

Food SafetySanitation RegulationsManufacturing PracticesProduction GoalsOperational Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directly supervise and coordinate production and operating workers, including packers, machine operators, and blenders
Oversee equipment operation and basic maintenance to improve equipment reliability and line performance
Lead troubleshooting, problem solving, and process improvement initiatives
Establish and achieve production goals
Foster employee relationships and develop a well-trained, motivated staff
Enforce food safety, sanitation, and quality regulations, including SQF good manufacturing practices and HACCP
Escalate food safety concerns to Quality and Management
Coordinate daily inventories, supplies, and operational activities
Plan work schedules, assignments, and production sequences
Inspect materials, products, and equipment for defects or malfunctions
Monitor gauges and indicators to ensure production standards are followed
Conduct or assign employee training in equipment operation 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 production records, schedules, reports, requirements, and outputs
Complete production, support, process control, HACCP, GMP, SOP, food safety, and quality 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
Must be able to 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
Must be able to work extended hours, daily overtime, and occasional weekends
Must possess visual acuity to document company records
Continuous walking throughout the plant and distribution center
Lifting up to 40 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation and benefits package