Production Shift Manager (Night Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Its Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, gins, and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGP's own Branded Spirts business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco, a top spirits producer, bottler, supplier, and importer as well as the 2023 acquisition of Penelope Bourbon, known for its wide range of uniquely blended expressions. Ingredient Solutions delivers nutritional, functional wheat- and pea-based ingredients aligned with consumer trends. The company operates in locations across the Midwestern U.S., and overseas in Northern Ireland and Mexico.

The Production Shift Manager (Night Shift) plays a critical role in the day-to-day operations of our Distillery, Food Ingredient Operation and Warehouse ensuring safe and reliable operations. The Night Shift runs from 7 : 00pm - 7 : 00am. Required to work every other weekend and sometimes this includes holidays. Shift Managers provide leadership and guidance to hourly employees while coordinating with production managers on plant performance.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES & COMPETENCIES

1. Directly manage crews of 10-15 hourly employees to achieve maximum production of top quality products in a safe and efficient manner. Indirectly responsible for managing up to 40-50 employees at any given time.

2. Must plan and organize daily shift activities, determining manpower requirements and manpower utilization necessary to meet and / or exceed desired goals. Responsible for scheduling of hourly employees.

3. Conduct annual detailed performance reviews with hourly employees to emphasize the required standards for the various jobs. Performance reviews will be written and maintained in the employee’s personnel file. Counsel subordinates.

4. Set objectives for crew. Communicate company plans, objectives and expectations to hourly employees. Issue instruction and directions and make sure resources are available to accomplish them. Must have good communication skills. Ability to achieve results through others.

5. Train Management and hourly Employees on equipment; equipment operation and process.

6. Accountable for continuous improvement of plant performance, safety, environmental and product quality objectives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Lifting up to 50 lbs to shoulder height occasionally

2. Physical mobility : extensive walking, climbing, stairs, kneeling, stooping, sitting up to 100% of working hours

3. Standing for extended periods of time. Occasionally needs to stand for long periods, up to 6 hours

4. Physical dexterity : telephone, computer, electronic equipment, tools, machinery. Use of phone, fax, computer, and mechanical tools that require precision (welding, cutting, wrenches, lathes, etc.)

5. Occasional Driving of a vehicle

6. Sensory requirements : hearing, listening, smelling, touching, speaking, tasting, seeing, distinguishing colors up to 100% of working hours

7. Stationary working at a computer terminal or keyboard up to 6 hours per day

8. May be exposed to high heat and cold up to 100% of working hours.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

1. Associate’s Degree with concentration in manufacturing preferred. Equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment or a similar environment will be considered. Significant Distillery and / or Food Processing operations experience preferred.

2. 2 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required.

3. Experience with SEMS, Process Safety Management and ERP / SAP preferred.

4. Strong leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills

5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

6. Personal computer skills including Microsoft Office; Ability to learn company specific software programs

7. Good troubleshooting skills

If the above speaks to you, we’re excited to learn more about you! At MGP, we know that our people are our greatest strength. With different perspectives and unique ways of thinking, our employees are as varied as our products. We believe that inclusivity strengthens the organization and champions a company culture that is evolving to reflect all of us. Culture results from our behaviors, our personal commitment, our curiosity, how we collaborate, and the ways we courageously share our perspectives and expect others to do the same. Each of us can make a difference by fostering thinking and actions that empower us to connect, belong and grow together. Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience. MGP offers exceptional medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) Match and PTO. All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.