Processing Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Opportunity: Morgan Foods, Inc. has a 1st-shift plant-floor Processing Supervisor role available. Full-time, Five-day, 9-hour/shift schedules. Morgan Foods’ supervisors spend 85%+ of each shift in direct floor supervision activities. Roles are eligible for premium pay after 45 hours/week.

Company Summary: Morgan Foods, Inc., since 1899, “ A Tradition in Store Brands ”. An innovator in crafting quality food for the consumer marketplace. Privately held, headquartered in Austin, IN, with operations in IN and MI, Morgan Foods is dedicated to producing the highest quality, delicious food that families love. For over 125 years, Morgan Foods has been an industry leader, dedicated to quality and innovation. Five generations of Morgan's have valued our team, investing in their careers and professional growth, while offering competitive pay and excellent benefits. Come join the team with an amazing history and a great future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Is a Safety Champion for organization – ensuring employees and work environment are safe.
• Supervisors will spend 85+% of time on the plant floor supervising employees and processes under control.
• Daily, assign and direct the activities of union employees to safely and efficiently meet operational goals.
• Collaborate with HR & department management in employee hiring, onboarding/training, evaluation, discipline, and terminations.
• In collaboration with department management schedule employees to ensure production goals are met, while minimizing overtime.
• Daily, supervise processing employees and department activities to ensure all PSOPs, SQF, GMPs, Safety, & Company policies practices and procedures are fully adhered to and followed.
• Daily, monitor shift operations via direct observations, checklists, and record documentation to ensure operational efficiency and employee safety.
• Participate in quality, food safety, and safety audits by identifying and documenting all nonconformances and ensuring they are resolved through effective, sustained corrective actions.
• Daily, engages in positive – high level communications with employees, department personnel and organization to effectively communicate information relating to employees, operational attainment, equipment/materials, and safety/security.
• Understand and correctly administer the union contract provisions and participate in grievance process.
• Daily, schedule, review, correct, and approve all employee time and attendance within HRIS (ADP) system.
• Daily, collaborates with Quality Assurance, Process Control, and Scheduling/Planning.
• Monitors and requisitions supplies, equipment, and materials to ensure operational efficiency and attainment.
• Carries out all supervisory activities utilizing a continuous improvement approach and participates in all continuous improvement initiatives, including acquiring certifications in Lean Six Sigma as needed or required.
• Physical Requirements : Note: Supervisors primarily work in direct plant supervision requiring 7+ hours per 9-hour shift on the plant floor. Ability to frequently walk, stand, climb, twist, reach, bend, use hands/fingers/wrists to manipulate tools, machinery, equipment and computer keyboard. Ability to lift 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Environmental Requirements : Ability to work in the following environments: Manufacturing Plant (Primary) – not climate controlled with variable temperatures. Office (Secondary) – climate controlled.
• Communication Requirements : Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, safety rules, and quality standards. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to support safe and efficient operations. Ability to complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Behavioral & Work Style Expectations : Uses a positive, person-centered interpersonal style in the execution of duties with the ability to maintain composure and sound judgment in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Ability to demonstrate reliability, accountability and consistent attendance. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Scheduling & Availability : Ability to work assigned shifts, involving 9+ hours, weekends, or holidays as needed with flexibility to support production demands.

Education/Training/Skills/Experience/Personal Attributes:

1. College degree with emphasis in Industrial, Manufacturing, Food Science, Supply Chain or Leadership. Substitution for education: H.S. Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years’ supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment. Internal candidates may be evaluated based on experience within the hiring area.
2. Min. 2 years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment within a union facility.
3. Manufacturing experience, preferably in food manufacturing
4. Lean Six Sigma certification desired or ability to successfully attain as required.
5. Computer skills - (Microsoft Suite) at intermediate level.
6. Computer skills – SAP experience or other ERP system desired.
7. Strong analytical ability
8. Organized, detailed, with the ability to meet deadlines within an environment with changing priorities.
9. Works within a person-centered, collaborative approach.
10. Ability to work independently while contributing and collaborating within a larger team environment.
11. Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are highly desired.

Candidate Notes:

The above job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of the role and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with the role. 

On-site position . The primary schedule for this role is M-F, 1st shift, with expected flexibility as needed to meet the training needs of the organization.

Travel: Negligible

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Morgan Foods, Inc. and American Soy Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, or any other characteristic protected under Indiana or applicable federal law. Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process upon request.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, training, and knowledge. Premium Pay for all hours worked beyond 45 per pay week.

Benefits: Excellent, Comprehensive Benefit Offering: Med/Den/Vis, Life, LTDI, STDI, Vac, 401K w/match, company events, great culture.