Production Supervisor-Personal Care/Food

Production Supervisor Personal Care/Food

Job Status: Direct Hire Location: Indianapolis, IN Work Schedule: M-Thurs; 5am-3:30 pm Target Salary: $70-85K

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee our Personal Care products operation. In this role, you will ensure that manufacturing remains a smooth and efficient process by monitoring teams, organizing workflows, and optimizing day-to-day activities to minimize costs. As an integral part of our fast-paced manufacturing environment, you must be competent in comprehending complex operations. The ultimate goal is to ensure production processes deliver maximum quality products in a safe and profitable manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Promote a safety-first culture to foster an injury-free workplace. Follow and enforce established safety rules, regulations, and GMP guidelines. Respond to emergencies and notify management immediately.
• Operational Leadership: Monitor and lead day-to-day production. Work directly with the Production Manager to meet daily manufacturing targets.
• Process Efficiency: Continuous focus on workflow efficiencies and safety improvements. Collaborate directly with the Maintenance department to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Quality Assurance: Follow all SOPs and Work Instructions; monitor production to ensure all goods meet the highest quality standards. Communicate improvements and changes as required.
• Team Development: Train, assist, motivate, and mentor production employees on all SOPs (including filling, packing, changeover, and sanitation).
• Communication: Lead 1st shift tier meetings and clearly communicate daily production targets.
• Systems & Scheduling: Utilize SAP production knowledge to manage workflows. Maintain flexibility for overtime scheduling as required.
• Other Duties: Perform specific tasks and duties as requested by management.

Core Qualifications & Skills

• Operations: Production planning, time management, and process optimization.
• Quality & Safety: Strict attention to detail, quality control mindset, and a strong safety focus.
• Leadership: Team management, coaching, mentoring, and decisive decision-making.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Education & Experience

• Experience: 23 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment. Prior supervisory experience is required.
• Systems: Proficiency with SAP (production modules) is required.
• Education: High School Diploma required; a BS in Engineering is a plus.
• Languages: Bilingual in English/Spanish is highly preferred.
• Certifications (Plus): OSHA Safety certification, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), or Certified Manufacturing Specialist (CMS) is a plus.

What We Offer: We offer a robust suite of competitive benefits to support our employees' health, wealth, and wellness:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Financial Security: Company-paid Life and Short-Term Disability insurance, plus voluntary options for additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• Retirement: 401(k) program with a company-provided match.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Incentives: Bonus program eligibility (dependent on individual and organizational performance metrics).