Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift
MSI Express, INC · Hammond, LA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at MSI Express, INC (industrial) in Hammond, LA. Provide leadership and direction to the plant production associates in areas of safety, machine operation, sanitation, quality, customer service and maintenance.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $78k–$105k.
Median of the low and high ends of 265 live postings that list pay, out of 952 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 13 other live production postings in Louisiana.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 100%
- Lean 36%
- FDA / GMP 21%
- EHS / safety 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from MSI Express, INCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Provide leadership and direction to the plant production associates in areas of safety, machine operation, sanitation, quality, customer service and maintenance.
- ◆Adherence to the site's productivity metrics to include crew size, operational efficiency; scrap loss, etc. to optimize profitability.
- ◆Maintain a clear understanding of customer expectations for accuracy, quality and timelessness and develop methods for meeting or exceeding those expectations.
- ◆Training and enforcement of company policies.
- ◆Communicate company philosophy, policies, and expectations clearly to all hourly personnel.
- ◆Provide input in the establishment of setting plant budgets, goals and standards.
- ◆Develop strong production team members through the effective use of performance management processes and tools.
- ◆Monitor production performance and develop/implement action plans to address areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in a timely fashion.
- ◆Create a positive working environment for all associates, which support continuous improvement, reinforce company philosophy and policies and treat every individual equally with respect.
- ◆This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence.
- ◆The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems.
Minimum Education
- ✓High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or 2+ years of related experience and/or training in a Production environment
- ✓Bachelor's degree -Preferred
Minimum Experience
- ✓Food manufacturing experience -Preferred
- ✓Experience with customer interaction -Preferred
- ✓Demonstrate hourly management skills -Preferred
Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
- ✓Previous Supervisory -Preferred
- ✓Leadership Skills
- ✓Decision Making
- ✓Ability to Analyze/ Problem Solve
- ✓Flexibility
- ✓Planning
- ✓Communication Skills
- ✓People Skills
- ✓Undergraduate or graduate degree -Preferred
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Production Supervisor
As a Production Supervisor you are responsible to overseeing production, tracking product yields, and making necessary adjustments. Ensuring that safety and USDA health standards are met throughout all steps of the manufacturing process. Provide direction to the production department associates in areas of safety, service, performance, quality and leadership. Responsible for maintaining and/or enhancing customer relationships, plant assets and a positive employment atmosphere.