2nd Shift Production Supervisor (Monday - Thursday)

2nd Shift Production Supervisor (Monday - Thursday)
Job Category:

Salary

Requisition Number:

2NDSH001464

Posted:

May 11, 2026

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Work Location:

Gorton's, Indiana, 419 S Mount Zion Rd, Lebanon, IN 46052, USA

Responsibilities

Lead production employees in our lean production environment for one line within a shift. Maximize quality, safety, reliability, and productivity. Meet or exceed the operational requirements provided by the production manager. This position will maintain the safety, quality, and legality of the product produced, overseeing all processing and packaging operations.

Cultivate employee trust, entrepreneurial spirit, and goal orientation. Motivate, support, and coach employees to become self-directed.

Create and manage staffing schedules for maximum performance.

Establish and lead teams of employees to minimize equipment failure, reduce set up time, and improve throughput and yield.

Improve processes to prevent the creation of defects and reduced yields. Find the root cause of problems. Promote the concepts of lean thinking, informed decision making, and reliability to employees.

Initiate improvement projects; ensure their completion and the realization of projected gains. Present results to production management.

Evaluate employee performance, provide feedback, and recognize team and individual successes. Provide progressive discipline as required.

Ensure each employee receives and understands required training and identify additional training as the need arises. Maintain training records and matrix.

Ensure Health and Safety Policies are adhered to.

Support and Enforce Food Safety and Quality Policies.

Verify accuracy and completion of documentation.

Actively involved in hiring new team members.

Regular interaction and collaboration with multiple departments to ensure alignment and efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferably in an engineering discipline and 2+ years of front-line supervisory experience in a food processing operation or 3 years of supervisory food manufacturing experience.

Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to motivate and build a team.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex problems.

Well-developed leadership skills.

The ability to deal effectively with all levels in a diverse environment.

Benefits
We provide a rich opportunity for professional growth, a fun and collaborative environment, supported by our development and training programs, our generous benefits, work-life balance, and the ability to make a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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