Production Associate jobs at Indiana Packers

Job Description Production Supervisor - Rendering - 3rd 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 experienced rapid growth from a single pork processing company into a multi-plant diversified producer of fresh and processed meats, with locations throughout America's Heartland and revenues of approximately $1.5B. We are best known for our national brand Kentucky Legend (the best-selling boneless ham brand in the United States) as well as several well-known regional brands, including Indiana Kitchen, Fischer's, Field, Mickelberry's, Kentuckian Gold, and Scott Pete. We now have processing facilities in Frankfort, Indiana; Holland, Michigan; and Owensboro, Kentucky. We value diversity, innovation, collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. We support our team members by offering a total rewards package, including competitive pay, three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts), pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, a retirement/401K (with 50% match on team members' contributions up to 8%), a competitive paid time off program, educational assistance, and numerous advancement opportunities. With more than 3,100 team members located across 14 different states, we are a big company with a small company culture. Indiana Packers Corporation is in Delphi, Indiana, just 15 minutes away from the greater Lafayette/West Lafayette area, home of Purdue University. Summary: Indiana Packers Corporation is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Rendering department for 3rd Shift operations. The Rendering Supervisor oversees the rendering process, operating procedures, and working conditions. This position is responsible for supervising rendering employees in a processing environment and ensuring established daily production and quality targets are achieved. The Rendering Supervisor will utilize their skill, experience, and decision-making ability to ensure product through the department meets company, customer, and government specifications. Responsibilities: Lead the activities of the team members in the production of quality products in accordance with established and accepted company criteria. Implement and maintain safety standards throughout his/her area of responsibility as required by law and company policy. Direct and implement job related training for all team members in his/her department while ensuring company job rotation minimums are met. Utilize strong communication skills to properly coach and guide team members to resolve employee issues and ensures corrective actions are implemented and followed. Create and foster a high morale workplace with the highest ethical standards by treating all team members with dignity and respect. Manage the completion of production schedules as determined by the superintendent or designee. Ensure all proper processing procedures (quality, safety, etc...) are adhered to and not compromised. Insure the appropriate level of discipline and accountability for team members while in pursuit of company and or customer established goals. Monitor and make appropriate timely improvement actions necessary to meet production quality and quantity goals. Utilize problem solving techniques, teamwork building strategies and process control tools to efficiently meet or exceed the production schedule. Facilitate workflow management, workforce scheduling, and placement to ensure the facility and company goals are successfully met or exceeded. Conduct, lead, or implement the appropriate process audits; the audits will identify the need for the appropriate containment, corrective, and preventive actions, leading to minimizing or eliminating process deviations and non-conforming product root causes. Maintain team member compliance of company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping through the application of fair and consistent accountability methods. Work with other supervision on a daily basis to ensure the facility is operating to the highest level of efficiency. Assist with pre-operation activities as directed. Perform other duties as needed or required Qualifications: Minimum of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. 2+ years' experience in leadership position in a fresh pork or rendering facility managing up to 10+ production employees. Mechanical aptitude to direct and delegate correcting mechanical equipment issues. Knowledge of USDA and HACCP procedures. Ability to multi-task in a work a fast-paced environment. Ability to climb ladders and stairs in extreme heat. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work in extreme hot, cold, wet, humid, and odorous environments. Flexibility to work on a variety of shifts and work extensive overtime, including weekends. Good computer literacy skills and possess ability to write clear and concise reports. Results driven and employee oriented. Commitment to follow safety policies and practices and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Uphold company policies and ethical standards. Good leadership and motivational skills. Strong problem solving and decision-making skills. Willingness to attend classes or training as needed. This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. This may include verification of employment, education, criminal background, driving history, and other relevant information, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on the site including exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud and hearing protection is required. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in cold, hot, and outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust. Physical Demand: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arms and fingers, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina and vision. Background Screening/Checks: This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. This may include verification of employment, education, criminal background, driving history, and other relevant information, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. EOE, including Disability/Veteran #LI-MB1 IND123