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Title: 2nd Shift Production Superintendent, 2pm-9pm

Location: Lafayette, IN area *Full Relocation assistance provided!*

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 + Great benefit & bonus package

Position Summary

A large food‑processing facility is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Superintendent to oversee deboning operations. This role provides strategic and day‑to‑day leadership for production teams, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient workflow across the department. The superintendent directs front‑line supervisors, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures operational targets for safety, quality, throughput, training, and cost performance are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Plan, manage, and prioritize departmental production activities to meet goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Provide direction to Supervisors and teams, ensuring strong communication, accountability, and consistent execution of production plans.
• Lead daily review of production performance and drive corrective actions where needed.

Continuous Improvement

• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement efforts focused on waste reduction, efficiency gains, standard work, and employee engagement.
• Review production KPIs such as yields, downtime, rework, labor utilization, and safety trends; identify issues and implement root‑cause‑based solutions.

Safety & Compliance

• Partner with safety leadership to maintain and enforce department safety programs and PPE requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, food safety and quality programs, and customer specifications, including USDA, HACCP, GMP, SQF, and internal policies.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Sanitation to optimize throughput and ensure seamless production.
• Adjust schedules and priorities as needed due to equipment downtime, staffing issues, or production demands.

Team Development & Leadership

• Lead, coach, and mentor Production Supervisors, ensuring strong leadership development, cross‑training, and succession planning.
• Set expectations, review individual and team performance, and approve performance evaluations for both direct and indirect reports.
• Create a positive, respectful working environment built on fairness, communication, and high ethical standards.

Operational Management

• Monitor and manage departmental labor, material use, and operating costs to maintain budget alignment.
• Utilize structured problem‑solving tools, process control strategies, and cross‑functional teamwork to exceed production targets.
• Partner with HR to address employee relations matters, support talent selection, and contribute to workforce retention strategies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a high‑volume protein or manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams with a focus on safety, quality, training, and performance development.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast‑paced, high‑throughput manufacturing setting.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and production reporting systems.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, extended hours, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Commitment to food safety, ethical business practices, and compliance with all safety requirements.
• Openness to ongoing training and professional development.

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We are looking for a highly motivated and results-driven Production Manager with extensive experience in flexographic (flexo) printing. This is a non-negotiable requirement—candidates without hands-on flexo printing experience will not be considered.

The Production Manager will oversee daily operations of the flexo label production floor, ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and team leadership across all shifts.

• Oversee and manage all aspects of flexo label printing operations
• Lead production scheduling to ensure on-time delivery and maximum machine utilization
• Supervise, train, and support press operators, material handlers, and other production staff
• Implement and enforce strict quality control and safety procedures
• Troubleshoot press issues and identify process improvements
• Collaborate with prepress, sales, and customer service teams to meet client expectations
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain equipment and coordinate preventative maintenance schedules
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations

Mandatory: Flexographic (Flexo) Printing Experience – No Exceptions

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in flexographic printing (narrow web preferred)
• Prior supervisory or management experience in a printing or manufacturing environment
• Strong technical knowledge of flexo presses, substrates, inks, and finishing equipment
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficient with production software and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to team development

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
• Familiarity with ISO or other quality systems
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to lead and grow with a global industry leader
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Commitment to training and professional development

Production Manager(Food Manufacturing)

Manage all aspects of food production, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Are you looking to make a career change to a stable company? This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and paid PTO.Does this position match your future career goals? Then this opportunity could be the right fit for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet goals for safety, quality, output, waste, and labor efficiency.
• Use KPIs daily to track performance and hold teams accountable.
• Train, coach, and support supervisors, leads, and production staff.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, OSHA, and all food safety rules.
• Monitor equipment and coordinate repairs when needed.
• Maintain accurate shift reports and production documentation.
• Communicate shift updates and issues to the day team and leadership.
• Promote teamwork and maintain a positive, productive work environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of GMPs, HACCP, OSHA, and food safety regulations.
• Proven ability to manage KPIs (yield, downtime, waste, labor efficiency, etc.).
• Strong communication, coaching, and team‑building skills.
• Ability to lead a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment.
• Solid problem‑solving skills and a hands‑on leadership style.
• Ability to work independently on an overnight shift with minimal supervision.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full-time position with full benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid PTO

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Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Shift Leader/Supervisor/Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations within our dynamic factory environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supervising production teams, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining high-quality standards throughout their shift. This leadership role is vital in coordinating activities on the assembly line and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to optimize productivity and efficiency.

Duties

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of production staff during assigned shifts, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
• Oversee the operation of manufacturing equipment, including forklifts, power tools, and hand tools, to facilitate smooth workflow.
• Monitor production processes on the assembly line, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct regular inspections of machinery and work areas to maintain safety and cleanliness standards.
• Assist with training new team members on equipment operation, safety procedures, and assembly techniques.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to schedule repairs and prevent equipment downtime.
• Maintain accurate shift reports, production logs, and inventory records to support operational transparency.
• Enforce warehouse procedures for material handling and storage to ensure efficient use of space and resources.

Skills

• Proven experience in manufacturing or factory settings, with a solid understanding of assembly line operations.
• Mechanical knowledge related to factory equipment, including familiarity with hand tools, power tools, forklifts, and other warehouse machinery.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively during shift hours.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to quickly address operational issues or safety concerns.
• Ability to read technical manuals and operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Prior warehouse experience is a plus, along with familiarity working in manufacturing facilities that utilize mechanical assembly processes.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with team members, maintenance personnel, and supervisors effectively. This role offers an opportunity for career growth within a fast-paced manufacturing environment while contributing to the success of our production operations through strong leadership and technical expertise.

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG - a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined track record of over 160 years across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG's 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

RESRG Automotive is looking for a Production Supervisor to join our team in Newbern, TN! This is a 3rd Shift position.

Your Job

As a Production Supervisor, you will develop and improve manufacturing processes, best practices, and be accountable for achieving cost, schedule, and productivity metrics by directing the work of the department. You will ensure safety, culture and operational effectiveness using lean manufacturing tactics with a focus on production efficiency. You will also have the desire to develop and mentor all employees under your supervision.

What You Will Do in Your Role

• Lead, track and improve performance on key department goals and objectives
• Develop crew members to improve individual and organizational performance
• Lead performance management and corrective action processes
• Continuously improve plant performance through process improvements and lean manufacturing techniques
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize production requirements
• Work with upstream and downstream processes (and people), to exceed customer expectations

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in employee relations, progressive discipline, and counseling of employees
• Willingness and ability to work 3rd Shift

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in the automotive industry

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

About the Company

We are a fast-growing B2B company with a strong internal culture that values respect for others, diversity, serving a greater purpose, and passionate creativity. We have a dynamic and growing global footprint. A diverse and team-focused workforce. Create the next generation of innovation. Career paths that enable professional growth and development. Strongly committed to serving our community and environment. A safe, fun workplace focused on health and wellness. A competitive compensation and benefits package.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

Company Description

Hardcraft Industries, Inc. is a growing business with a strategic focus on OEM products for power utility substation and distribution markets. We are committed to excellence in manufacturing and innovation.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role as our Production/Manufacturing Manager based in San Jose, CA. This is a high-impact role, reporting directly to the company's owner. A successful Manufacturing Operations Manager will play a key role in shaping our business for years to come. Compensation is highly competitive with much larger organizations in the South Bay, offering the opportunity to make and see direct impacts on employee and customer performance and satisfaction, as well as participate in the company's growth.

We are seeking a no-nonsense, responsible operational leader with the mission to improve and ensure the on-time delivery of quality product to our customers. A strong candidate will both be an empathetic team leader as well as data-oriented professional with a desire to make a significant impact on our business.

This professional will:

• Lead our production and support teams. Develop and provide continual support for a strong, healthy problem-solving and high-performing work and team culture.

o Coach and support teams in clear, logical problem-solving approaches.

o Manage production staffing levels, compensation, and staff standards of performance and conduct

o Design and maintain an effective shop floor supervisory structure

o Identify, enable, direct and maintain production and support staff training requirements and records.

• Own the design and continued development, implementation, and sustainment of operational data systems (software, etc.) that spans and integrates ERP, PDM, MES, quality and equipment data for rapid, accurate monitoring of shop floor status and support for on-time order delivery and gross-margin level profitability.

o Analyze overall shop floor process flow and develop optimization paths, and define the data required to maintain and improve the production system.

o Review historic trend data and projected requirements to identify risks and opportunities for improvement of product on-time delivery

o Select, develop, implement, and coordinate strategic projects related to on-time delivery

o Lead continuous improvement efforts based on data collection

• Manage product design and process design personnel to bring prototype mechanical assembly designs from design stage to production-ready and profitable state

• Determine and oversee maintenance and sustainment requirements for building facilities and production equipment

• Provide high-level customer and vendor management & oversight

• Possess fabrication-relevant process knowledge in sheet metal, paint, and CNC machining – desirable but not absolutely required. Interest in rapidly acquiring relevant process knowledge is required.

Role holds ultimate responsibility for: all production and production support staff

Direct reports: Process department supervisors, manufacturing engineer, programming engineer (laser, turret, CNC bend, CNC mill), QC manager

Reports to: Business owner/president. Business owner is highly engaged in the business, data-oriented, and committed to driving growth.

Summary:

The Head of Production (Sterile Injectables) is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of sterile manufacturing operations. This role ensures compliance with cGMP regulations, drives operational excellence, and leads high-performing teams to achieve manufacturing objectives in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee all sterile manufacturing operations, including component preparation, formulation, compounding, aseptic filling, visual inspection, and packaging.
• Develop and implement production strategies to achieve manufacturing goals, supply commitments, and performance targets.
• Ensure all manufacturing activities adhere to cGMP regulations, internal quality systems, and regulatory requirements for sterile drug products.
• Maintain a continuous state of audit readiness and support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and customer audits.
• Lead and manage investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change control processes impacting production operations.
• Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, delivery, and productivity to drive accountability and improvement.
• Champion operational excellence initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve process reliability.
• Build, develop, and lead high-performing production teams, fostering a culture of compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8–15 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations within a regulated cGMP environment.
• 5–12 years of leadership experience in sterile or aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing settings.
• Proven experience overseeing operations such as formulation, compounding, aseptic filling, visual inspection, and/or packaging of pharmaceuticals.
• Strong knowledge of FDA cGMP regulations and regulatory expectations for sterile drug product manufacturing.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and maintaining audit-ready operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead investigations, manage deviations, CAPAs, and change control activities.
• Proven leadership skills with experience developing and managing production teams in regulated environments.