Production Supervisor / Drying Supervisor

Description

Job Title: Production Supervisor / Drying Supervisor

Location: Pendleton, IN

Schedule: Full-Time | Hourly

Schedule may include rotating shifts, early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime as needed

2nd shift / Monday – Friday 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM (8 hours required onsite and the remaining 4 hours are on-call).

On-call every other weekend.

Pay: $25 - $28/hourly

About Nutrition 101: Nutrition 101 is an industry leader in recovering food waste and converting it into valuable livestock feed. Based in Pendleton, Indiana, our team helps food processors reduce waste while supporting sustainable agriculture. Every year, our work helps recover millions of tons of food byproducts and transform them into useful products for livestock producers.

We are growing and looking for strong, hands-on leaders who thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

What You'll Do: As a Drying Supervisor, you will lead the daily operations of drying and powder processing while overseeing a team of Drying Technicians. This role is responsible for ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and consistently while maintaining high standards for quality and compliance.

This role offers a clear path for growth into broader plant leadership opportunities, including progression to Assistant Plant Manager for high-performing team members.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be actively involved in both supervising the team and supporting operations on the floor.

Key responsibilities include:

· Lead, schedule, and support a team of Drying Technicians to meet daily production goals

· Oversee operation of drying equipment, including dryers, evaporators, and associated systems

· Monitor control panels and PLC systems to maintain optimal processing conditions

· Coordinate workflow to ensure all materials from the Processing team are dried efficiently and on schedule

· Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform or coordinate basic repairs to minimize downtime

· Conduct routine inspections and support preventative maintenance activities

· Ensure all operations follow cGMPs, safety standards, and company policies

· Train and develop team members on equipment operation, safety procedures, and troubleshooting

· Maintain accurate production reports, including output, downtime, and quality checks

· Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety

· Respond quickly to operational issues, equipment malfunctions, or safety concerns

· Prepare materials for shipment, including sampling, inventory, and labeling

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

· 1–3 years of experience in machine operation, drying processes, or industrial equipment environments

· Previous leadership or supervisory experience required

· Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification

· Basic mechanical aptitude and experience with industrial control systems (PLC preferred)

· Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex processes

· Solid communication, documentation, and organizational skills

· Strong understanding of safety protocols in a manufacturing environment

· Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including heat, noise, and dust

· Ability and willingness to use chemicals while wearing required PPE

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly (with heavier loads assisted)

· Willingness to work flexible or rotating schedules as needed

Benefits: Nutrition 101 offers a competitive benefits package including:

· Competitive Base Salary DOE + Performance Based Bonuses

· Medical, Dental, Vision

· Telemedicine for Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Mental Health

· $25k Group Life & ADD + Voluntary Life for Self or Dependents

· Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability

· Critical Illness & Accident Insurances

· 401k with up to 4% Company Match

· Company Holidays & Paid Time Off

· Employee Assistance Program

· Collaborative and Supportive Team Environment

· Referral Bonus

· Employee Empowerment Program - We are all owners!

Work Environment: This role is performed in a production facility and may involve:

· Operating and overseeing industrial drying and processing equipment

· Standing, walking, and moving throughout extended shifts (10–12 hours)

· Lifting, pushing, or pulling materials up to 50 pounds

· Working in a non-climate-controlled environment with heat, noise, dust, and odors

· Climbing stairs or ladders and accessing elevated work areas

· Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and other gear as needed