Production Supervisor

Heartland Food Products Group

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

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeIndianapolis • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supervising production teams, enforcing food safety regulations, and applying Safe Quality Foods (SQF) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) practices. Proven ability to analyze production data, drive process improvements, and foster employee development in a manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of ScienceManufacturing SupervisionSafe Quality Foods (SQF)Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)Microsoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Production Goal AchievementProcess ImprovementEmployee TrainingQuality ControlAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationTeam DevelopmentInitiativeCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Word

Industry Keywords

Food SafetyGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Operational ComplianceProduction SchedulingEmployee Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directly supervise and coordinate production and operating workers, including packers, machine operators, and blenders
Establish and achieve production goals
Foster employee relationships and promote health, safety, and staff development
Enforce safety and sanitation regulations according to food safety and quality guidelines
Initiate actions addressing food safety concerns and escalate issues to Quality and Management
Apply Safe Quality Foods (SQF) good manufacturing practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Develop and motivate teams to resolve daily operational issues and achieve plant goals
Coordinate daily inventories, supplies, and operational activities across departments
Plan work schedules, assignments, and production sequences
Inspect materials, products, and equipment for defects or malfunctions
Monitor operators, gauges, dials, and indicators for production compliance
Conduct or assign employee training on equipment operation and safety procedures
Maintain employee 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, policies, and procedures
Initiate and drive process improvements
Analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, records, and reports to determine production requirements and evaluate output
Document production, HACCP, GMP, SOP, food safety, quality, support, and process-control records
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science required
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 work scheduled shift and rotational weekends
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
Must be able to work extended hours, including daily overtime and weekends
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