Job Description:

Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana is the state's largest hunger relief organization and one of the leading food banks in the Feeding America Network. In additional to vital hunger relief programs in our 21-county service area, we also operate Fresh Connect Central, a regional produce cooperative for Feeding America, serve as a contract reclamation site for Kroger Central Division, and are a staging site for FEMA disaster response.Position Purpose: The FCC Production Supervisor is critical to the continued growth and success of Fresh Connect Central, a social enterprise of Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, currently serving approximately half of the Feeding America Network. The FCC Production Supervisor will oversee activities related to the scheduling, inventory, and managing the assembly of products to exact customer requests. All responsibilities shall be consistent with Gleaners Food Bank's mission to be a leader in the fight against hunger.Benefits:Medical/Dental/VisionGenerous PTO, all federal holidays, volunteer days and birthdaysOn-site exercise facilityRobust Wellness Program403 Plan with MatchSuccess Sharing Incentive PlanEssential Functions of the FCC Production Supervisor:Oversee staffing partner (may include up to 40 employees) in the assembly of custom ordered boxes.Ensure all work is completed within targeted timeframes, is accurate to the customer's request, and the quality meets Fresh Connect Central's standards.Manage and guide produce bagging subassembly operation along with other production projects as opportunities arise. Use ProducePro (ERP) to create production worksheets, record daily production yields, manage inventory, and project future staffing needs based on customer demand.Act as first line of defense for troubleshooting equipment issues. Perform basic maintenance and repair of equipment, order new parts, and schedule outside repair services as needed.Work on continuous process improvements within the production room and warehouse in general.Communicate clearly, professionally, and respond promptly to all inquiries from other departments of the Fresh Connect and Gleaners teams. Being a team player is an absolute must.Work safely and accurately with minimal supervision.Promote and ensure a safe work environment.Ensure compliance and adherence to all food safety guidelines according to GFB, Feeding America, AIB, USDA, ISDH and any other applicable processes or regulations for safe and sanitary production and storage of all products.Supervise, hire, train, motivate, coach, manage performance, discipline, and evaluate direct reports.Motivate staff to be an effective part of the Gleaners team working together to achieve the organization's goals.Assist inventory and receiving/shipping as needed.All other duties as assigned.Will this person need to be PIT (forklift) certified? If so, here is the bullet we use. Operate a PIT equipment according to Gleaners and OSHA guidelines.Requirements of the FCC Production Supervisor: High School Diploma or equivalent experiencePrior experience in machine maintenance and troubleshooting is desiredPrevious experience and/or training in supervision or team lead level desiredAbility to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.Ability to operate PIT machine, mechanical, and electrical equipmentAbility to lift and/or and move 50 lbs. regularly and to push/pull 2,000lbs. of product using manual pallet jack.Qualifications of the FCC Production Supervisor: Excellent interpersonal, oral, written communication skills Ability to read, write and to understand instructions.Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with all staff members, agencies, volunteers, and donors.Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)Inventory and receiving experience (preferred) ERP experience (preferred)Ability to perform basic math functions, (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)Ability to count accurately and maintain accurate records.Good mechanical skills and able to troubleshoot.Commitment to a service-oriented organization where team building, and collaboration are paramount.Be accountable and meet deadlines on a consistent basis.Maintain a positive attitude.Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with staff, vendors, and volunteers.Familiar with produce and identifying good vs. bad product.**Full profile is attached as a PDF**Gleaners Food Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides equal opportunities for employment and advancement for all individuals, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, pregnancy, leave status, genetic information, veteran status, creed, citizenship status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, or any other status or category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.