Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor - Van Buren, IN $90,000/year Night Shift 4:30pm - 4:45am | 2-2-3 Schedule ::: {#b14f89b1-c572-42a6-8691-8966db9a5355} ### Who We Are: At Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, we craft more than snacks. We help create moments of joy worldwide. Our popcorn shows up in homes, theaters, stadiums, and everywhere in between. As a family-founded company, we focus on safety, respect, development, and work-life balance. Our compressed schedule gives you more time off without reducing pay or opportunity. Join a place where your contributions matter, your ideas are encouraged, and your growth is supported. ### Production Supervisor Position Summary The Production Supervisor executes on a single shift within a designated production area, delivering safety, quality, and production goals in real time. This role owns shift-level execution and the development of the team on that shift making the real-time decisions that keep the line running to the standards set above it and modeling the Weaver Culture in all actions and interactions. This opening is on the Nights 1 rotation which works 4:30 p.m. to 4:45 a.m. Living the Weaver Values: expected to lead as someone who is Committed, Trustworthy, Purpose Driven, of a Positive Mindset, and Growth Oriented advancing our mission to grow our People, Popcorn, and Prosperity. ### Essential Functions Safety and Sanitation - Enforce safety protocols and SOPs across all shift operations; goal is zero OSHA recordables. - Identify safety issues, determine root cause, and implement long-term resolutions. - Ensure cleanliness and organization of the production floor throughout and at shift end. - Escalate unresolved safety concerns to the Department Manager and Director of EHandS. Quality and Food Safety - Empower team members to own food safety and product integrity; ensure GMPs, allergen control, and sanitation standards are met and enforced. - Verify sanitation completion, non-conforming material procedures, and startup verifications. - Manage quality incidents in Safety Chain and launch root-cause analysis; ensure timely closure of corrective actions. - Conduct line checks and confirm documentation and physical compliance; support monthly quality training and close QPI audit opportunities. Production and Efficiency - Manage line efficiency through proactive planning of materials and staffing. - Monitor OEE, line output, scrap, waste, and performance trends; adjust operations in real time to downtime, material, or demand changes. - Ensure Line Leads document downtime clearly (LEDS and End-of-Shift Reports); escalate downtime, quality, or safety issues. - Ensure demand prioritization and production-schedule adherence. Talent Development and Team Management - Supervise and coordinate daily activities of team members and line leaders; provide coaching, recognition, and feedback. - Conduct and document performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and attendance-point tracking. - Lead daily pre-shift meetings; encourage growth through cross-training and skill development; lead alignment with the Weaver Culture. Cross-Functional Coordination - Communicate effectively with Maintenance, Sanitation, and Quality teams. - Support WME initiatives and participate in Continuous Improvement workstreams or pillars. Systems and Reporting - Proficient in AS400 (schedules, negative-inventory reports, BOMs, scrap reporting, inventory reconciliation). - Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, LEDS, Safety Chain, and Windows OS. - Complete thorough downtime shift reports with solutions and responsible parties clearly stated. Continuous Improvement - Actively engaged in WME and AMD activities; ensure and coach basic problem-solving when triggered. - Understa d losses across the cells (scrap, downtime, waste); review skill matrix, training, and validations through CSD. ### ### Success Metrics Shift safety (recordables/near-miss reporting), food-safety and quality compliance, OEE and output, scrap/waste, schedule adherence, and team member development for the shift. ### Leadership Competencies Real-time decision-making and problem-solving Coaching and :::