Food Production Manager Jobs in Decatur, IN (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Job Description

As an industry leader in nonwoven products for the automotive sector, our company specializes in creating thermal and acoustical nonwovens used for noise cancellation in door panels, wheel wells, and under the hood of vehicles. The Production Supervisor will play a crucial role in directing and coordinating with designated personnel to align production and performance metrics. This position involves providing effective training to key members of the production team, implementing communication strategies, and offering leadership and technical guidance to meet production goals, quality standards, and safety objectives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise approximately 9-11 employees across production lines.
• Conduct initial training on the day shift followed by night shift as per operational needs.
• Receive and provide oral and written instructions for assigned duties.
• Prepare work schedules for production employees and provide daily work assignments.
• Attend daily production meetings and other required meetings.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Develop and train equipment operators to ensure consistent performance.
• Communicate, implement, and monitor safety programs and procedures.
• Maintain department cleanliness, orderliness, and safety.
• Collaborate with the Personnel Department to schedule adequate staff for operations.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing/production supervision.
• Ability to work on the production line if needed, not just office-based.
• Experience in inventory control.
• Experience in continuous and process improvement.
• Quality assurance experience.
• Strong communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Industry knowledge in nonwoven products is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a dynamic and innovative work environment where you can thrive professionally. We prioritize continuous improvement and quality assurance, ensuring a fulfilling career path. Enjoy a flexible schedule with virtual meetings accessible remotely, fostering a balanced work-life experience.

Work Environment

This role requires working Monday to Thursday from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Employees will attend mandatory virtual meetings at 7:15 AM, which can be accessed remotely using company-provided technology. The work environment encourages cleanliness, orderliness, and safety, supporting a collaborative and efficient production process. Future scheduling will transition to a 2-2-3 (12-hour) schedule.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.