Production Supervisor Harvest 2nd Shift

Production Supervisor - Harvest Floor - 2nd Shift

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail foodservice and private label producer of fresh and processed meats based in Delphi Indiana. Since the start of operations in 1991 we have experienced rapid growth from a single pork processing company into a multi-plant diversified producer of fresh and processed meats with locations throughout Americas Heartland and revenues of approximately $1.5B. We are best known for our national brand Kentucky Legend (the best-selling boneless ham brand in the United States) as well as several well-known regional brands including Indiana Kitchen Fischers Field Mickelberrys Kentuckian Gold and Scott Pete. We now have processing facilities in Frankfort Indiana; Holland Michigan; and Owensboro Kentucky.

We value diversity innovation collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. We support our associates by offering a total rewards package including competitive pay three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts) pharmacy dental and vision plans a retirement/401K (with 50% match on team members contributions) a competitive paid time off program educational assistance and numerous advancement opportunities. With more than 3100 team members located across 14 different states we are a big company with a small company culture.

Indiana Packers Corporation is in Delphi Indiana just 15 minutes away from the greater Lafayette/West Lafayette area home of Purdue University.

Summary:

IPC is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Harvest / Kill floor on 2nd shift. The Harvest Production Supervisor oversees the production process operating procedures and working conditions at Indiana Packers Corporation. This position is responsible for supervising production employees in a processing environment and ensuring established daily production and quality targets are achieved. The Production Supervisor will utilize their skill experience and decision-making ability to ensure product through the department meets company customer and government specifications. This position reports to the department Superintendent.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the activities of the team members in the production of quality products in accordance with established and accepted company criteria.
• Implement and maintain safety standards throughout his/her area of responsibility as required by law and company policy.
• Direct and implement job related training for all team members in his/her department while ensuring company job rotation minimums are met.
• Utilize strong communication skills to properly coach and guide team members to resolve employee issues and ensures corrective actions are implemented and followed.
• Create and foster a high morale workplace with the highest ethical standards by treating all team members with dignity and respect.
• Manage the completion of production schedules as determined by the superintendent or designee.
• Ensure all proper processing procedures (quality safety etc...) are adhered to and not compromised.
• Ensure the appropriate level of discipline and accountability for team members while in pursuit of company and or customer established goals.
• Monitor and make appropriate timely improvement actions necessary to meet production quality and quantity goals.
• Utilize problem solving techniques teamwork building strategies and process control tools to efficiently meet or exceed the production schedule.
• Facilitate workflow management workforce scheduling and placement to ensure the facility and company goals are successfully met or exceeded.
• Conduct lead or implement the appropriate process audits; the audits will identify the need for the appropriate containment corrective and preventive actions leading to minimizing or eliminating process deviations and non-conforming product root causes.
• Maintain team member compliance of company policies safety standards and good housekeeping through the application of fair and consistent accountability methods.
• Work with other supervision daily to ensure the facility is operating to the highest level of efficiency.
• Assist with pre-operation activities as directed.
• Perform other duties as needed or required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• 1 years experience in leadership position in a pork / meat processing environment.
• Experience working for a slaughterhouse within the kill / harvest department.
• Knowledge of USDA and HACCP procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook Excel and Word.
• Ability to multi-task in a work a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in extreme hot cold wet humid and odorous environments.
• Flexibility to work on a variety of shifts and work extensive overtime including weekends.
• Good computer literacy skills and possess ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Results driven and employee oriented.
• Commitment to follow safety policies and practices and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Uphold company policies and ethical standards.
• Good leadership and motivational skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to attend classes or training as needed.
• This position is floor based and requires standing walking for long periods of time. Not typical but there will be periods when you may have to assist in moving boxes up to 90lbs.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on the site including exposure to fumes or airborne particles moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud and hearing protection is required. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in cold hot and outdoor conditions that include inclement weather heat and humidity and exposure to dust.

Physical Demand:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The position lifts heavy objects walks and stands for long periods of time under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts pushes pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand hand with arms and fingers two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina and vision.

This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. This may include verification of employment education criminal background driving history and other relevant information conducted in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws and regulations.

Background Screening/Checks:

This offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a satisfactory background check which may include verification of employment education criminal background driving history and other relevant information deemed jobrelated and lawful. You will be required to sign a separate Disclosure & Authorization Form prior to initiating the required background check(s). The extent of the background check will be determined on the function and level of the position being offered

EOE including Disability/Veteran

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Required Experience:

Manager