
Shift Supervisor (Nights)
Louis Dreyfus Company · Claypool, IN
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor manufacturing role at Louis Dreyfus Company (food & beverage) in Claypool, IN. Safety sensitive position that maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.
- Tools it names
- EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Indiana: typical posted base $80k–$101k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 33 production supervisor openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 28 other live manufacturing postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 72%
- Tooling 41%
- Root cause 38%
- Machining 38%
- CNC 34%
- ✓ EHS / safety 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Louis Dreyfus Company in Claypool
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Full description from Louis Dreyfus CompanyAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- ◆Accountable for the production, safety and quality of the shift team.
- ◆Helps plan the daily activities of production staff, issues work assignments accordingly.
- ◆Maintains proper coverage by managing production staffing schedules.
- ◆Coordinates production start-ups, shut-downs and changeovers.
- ◆Responds to production issues or alarms and leads investigations as necessary.
- ◆Assures that production employees work safely and follow established safety procedures.
- ◆Assures that established environmental procedures are followed and recordkeeping
requirements
are met.
- ✓Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable
requirements
are adhered to.
- ✓Ensures employees are provided required training for area and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work. Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe
- ✓Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards to affected employees.
- ✓Promptly reports all incidents to management and conducts incident investigation as soon as practicable; no later than 24 hours from time of incident.
Additional
Responsibilities
- ◆Collects shift productivity information and records it in the plant’s data management system.
- ◆Serves as the liaison between the plant superintendents and the production staff.
- ◆Reports any manufacturing equipment issues to maintenance staff.
- ◆Notifies plant superintendents of potential safety hazards, operational inconsistencies and employee incidents.
- ◆Creates a productive, safe and efficient shift culture through positive leadership example of working safely.
- ◆Conducts shift safety meetings including, recognition, education and motivation plus delivers job-related training to production staff to increase efficiency and safety.
- ◆Investigates and prepares reports for safety and environmental accidents and near-misses.
- ◆Coaches staff on the Company’s performance expectations and provides ongoing performance feedback.
- ◆Assists with production functions as necessary (e.g., handles materials, operates equipment).
Company Conformance Statements
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
- ◆Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- ◆Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
- ◆Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
- ◆Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.
requirements
when needed. Regular exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions; regular exposure to gases, vapors, dust, odors and flammable liquids; occasional exposure to areas with wet floors and high volume of noise. Heavy lifting of manufacturing materials and products is required. Position will require regular stair climbing and extended periods of walking and standing in order to access and occasionally work in remote areas of the plant, heights and confined spaces. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be worn in compliance with Company standards and government regulations. Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or to respond to emergencies.
Responsibilities
- ◆Safety sensitive position that maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable
requirements
are adhered to. Ensures employees are provided required training for area and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work. Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner. Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards to affected employees. Promptly reports all incidents to management and conducts incident investigation as
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Overall Purpose and Objective of Position
As directed by the plant superintendents, this position is responsible for supervising a shift of production staff at a soybean Crushing, Glycerin, Biodiesel, Lecithin, Boiler/WWT and Glycerin Packaging plants. Primary function is to ensure quality products are produced in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with established production schedules
Equipment Used
- •Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, radios, fax machine, calculator, scanner and copier.
- •Production machinery and operating equipment, including computers to manage the production process.
- •Use of computer for entering data into electronic data system and control operating equipment.
- •Use of occupational health and safety testing equipment (e.g., air monitors) in compliance with OSHA Regulations.
- •Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
Working Conditions
- •Continuous 24/7 plant operation with 12 Hour Straight Shift (Nights), as well as off-shift call-in
Employee Supervision
- •This position directs the work of shift of approximately eight or more production employees within the Crush & Crack areas. Has the authority to recommend hiring, firing, & discipline employees as well as supervise, manage, & direct work.
Decision Making/Accountability
- •Ensures the safe and efficient operation of the plant during assigned twelve-hour shift. Directs the work of operational staff to meet daily production and material handling goals. Communicates job expectations to production employees. Holds production staff accountable for personal productivity, safety, attendance and general rules of conduct and administers discipline as necessary. Manages communications to and from Superintendents relating to the daily operations of the facility. Investigates and resolves any plant issues that may arise during shift. Initiates plant start-ups and shut-downs as needed.
Safety, Health & Environmental
