Production Supervisor at The Judge Group Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana

Job Description:

Location: Lafayette, IN

Salary: $70,000.00 USD Annually - $80,000.00 USD Annually

Description: Production Supervisor - Harvest - 1st Shift



Location: Lafayette, IN


Relocation: Yes


Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 + Bonus Total compensation can be from $90,000 - $110,000

Summary:



One of the largest fresh pork processing and packaging companies in the Midwest, processes up to 16,500 hogs daily. Are currently seeking a Production Supervisor for our harvest/kill floor on the 1st shift. This role involves overseeing the production process, operating procedures, and working conditions. The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising production employees in a processing environment, ensuring daily production and quality targets are met. This position reports to the department Superintendent.

Responsibilities:

• Lead team members in producing quality products according to company standards.


• Implement and maintain safety standards as required by law and company policy.


• Direct and implement job-related training for all team members, ensuring job rotation minimums are met.


• Use strong communication skills to coach and guide team members, resolving employee issues and ensuring corrective actions are followed.


• Foster a high-morale workplace with the highest ethical standards, treating all team members with dignity and respect.


• Manage the completion of production schedules as determined by the superintendent or designee.


• Ensure adherence to proper processing procedures (quality, safety, etc.) without compromise.


• Maintain discipline and accountability for team members in pursuit of company and customer goals.


• Monitor and implement timely improvements to meet production quality and quantity goals.


• Utilize problem-solving techniques, teamwork strategies, and process control tools to meet or exceed the production schedule.


• Facilitate workflow management, workforce scheduling, and placement to meet facility and company goals.


• Conduct and lead process audits to identify and implement corrective and preventive actions, minimizing process deviations and non-conforming products.


• Ensure team member compliance with company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping through fair and consistent accountability methods.


• Collaborate with other supervisors daily to ensure the facility operates efficiently.


• Assist with pre-operation activities as directed.


• Perform other duties as needed or required.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of leadership experience in a pork/meat processing environment, managing up to 20 production employees.


• Experience in a slaughterhouse, specifically within the kill/harvest department.


• Knowledge of USDA and HACCP procedures.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.


• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work in extreme hot, cold, wet, humid, and odorous environments.


• Flexibility to work various shifts and extensive overtime, including weekends.


• Good computer literacy and ability to write clear and concise reports.


• Results-driven and employee-oriented.


• Commitment to follow safety policies and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).


• Uphold company policies and ethical standards.


• Strong 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 and walking for long periods. Occasionally, you may need to assist in moving boxes up to 90 lbs.

Contact: sturner@judge.com


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