Production Supervisor - Cut Floor - 1st 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 grown from a single pork processing company into a multi-plant diversified producer with locations throughout America's Heartland and revenues of approximately $1.5B. Known for our national brand Kentucky Legend (the best-selling boneless ham brand in the U.S.) and regional brands including Indiana Kitchen, Fischer's, Field, Mickelberry's, Kentuckian Gold, and Scott Pete.

About the role

The Cut Floor Production Supervisor oversees 1st-shift production operations, ensuring products meet company, customer, and government specifications. This role requires strong leadership to mentor team members, delegate workloads, and make quick, well-informed decisions to achieve operational success while maintaining a strong floor presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead team members in producing quality products according to company criteria.
• Implement and maintain safety standards as required by law and company policy.
• Direct job-related training and ensure company job rotation minimums are met.
• Use strong communication skills to coach, guide, and resolve employee issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Foster a high-morale workplace with ethical standards, treating all team members with dignity and respect.
• Manage production schedules as determined by the superintendent.
• Ensure adherence to processing procedures for quality and safety.
• Maintain discipline and accountability to meet company and customer goals.
• Monitor and improve production processes to meet quality and quantity goals.
• Utilize problem-solving, teamwork, and process control tools to meet or exceed production schedules.
• Facilitate workflow management, workforce scheduling, and placement to meet facility and company goals.
• Conduct or lead process audits, implementing corrective and preventive actions to minimize deviations and non-conforming products.
• Maintain team member compliance with company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping through fair accountability.
• Collaborate with other supervisors to ensure high operational efficiency.
• Assist with pre-operation activities as directed.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience in industrial manufacturing, preferably in fresh kill, cut meat processing, or packing.
• Knowledge of USDA and HACCP procedures is a plus.
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification preferred.
• 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, concise reports.
• Results-driven and employee-oriented.
• Commitment to safety policies and wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Strong leadership, motivational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to attend training as needed.

Physical Demands

• Floor-based position requiring standing and walking for long periods.
• Occasional assistance in moving boxes up to 90 lbs.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry objects using abdominal and lower back muscles without fatigue.
• Requires good manual dexterity, multi-limb coordination, and quick movement of arms and legs.
• Must have excellent stamina and vision.

Work Environment

• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.
• Loud noise levels requiring hearing protection.
• Regular work near moving mechanical parts in cold, hot, and outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, and dust.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Three medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts).
• Pharmacy, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement/401K with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Competitive paid time off program.
• Educational assistance.
• Numerous advancement opportunities.

This position is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including employment, education, criminal background, driving history, and other relevant verifications.