Production Supervisor 3rd shift
Kerry · Evansville, IN
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $63k–$95k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 28 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Kerry (food & beverage) in Evansville, IN. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Painting / coating, SAP
- Base pay
- $63k–$95k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Indiana: typical posted base $79k–$98k. This one lists $63k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 51 production supervisor openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Indiana plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 37 other live production postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 95%
- ✓ Lean 24%
- 5S 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Kerry in Evansville
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What You'll Do
This is a 3rd Shift Position 10 pm to 630 am
- ◆Efficiently execute the production schedule.
- ◆Develop and maintain effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with site engineers.
- ◆Ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
- ◆Manage the production department budget.
- ◆Collaborate with the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) officer to ensure a safe workplace.
- ◆Ensure products are manufactured to specification and minimize losses.
- ◆Monitor and manage performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
What You'll Need To Succeed
- ✓A four year degree preferred in engineering, food technology or business
- ✓2 to 5 years experience in a food plant or related industry. Leadership experience is desirable.
- ✓Experience with SAP is preferred.
- ✓Continuous improvement understanding.
- ✓Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodology.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
Recruiter
Posting Type DNI
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Requisition ID 67394
Position Type (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
Where You'll Work
Our Evansville, IN location is part of the Coatings division, and creates various breading, batter, and coating blends for Kerry brands and customers. We currently employ around 165 employees. We are a part of the Evansville Local Labor union 561.
The pay range for this position is $63,000 to 95,400 in Annual Salary . Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role . Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case . The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity . Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement . This job posting is anticipated to expire on 1/1/2027.
We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and employment decisions are made by human recruitment and leadership teams.
To Be Successful
- •A four year degree preferred in engineering, food technology or business
- •2 to 5 years experience in a food plant or related industry. Leadership experience is desirable.
- •Experience with SAP is preferred.
- •Continuous improvement understanding.
- •Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodology.