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2nd Shift Production Supervisor (1139744)

The Judge Group · Calumet City, IL · 1 mo ago
Management$70k/yrFull-time

About the role

This role oversees day-to-day operations across Production and Packaging for an assigned shift, ensuring the team runs safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policy. The Supervisor leads a team of hourly employees — training, scheduling, coaching, and holding the line on quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of 20–50 production/packaging/repack associates
  • Champion a safe, hazard-free work environment and escalate any safety concerns promptly
  • Hold the line on product quality, ensuring output meets company and customer specs
  • Build strong team relationships and drive initiatives that keep morale and performance high
  • Manage staffing to production schedules, including overtime and labor hour control
  • Keep the workforce well-trained and up to speed on current procedures
  • Translate company policy into clear guidance for the floor
  • Identify and recommend improvements to production methods, equipment, and product quality
  • Propose changes to workflows or equipment use that boost line/team efficiency
  • Troubleshoot production and packaging issues alongside the team
  • Maintain accurate HACCP process control documentation
  • Keep a clean, sanitary, and safe production floor
  • Cook closely with fellow supervisors and leads across departments
  • Enforce Standard Operating Procedures and GMP compliance
  • Take on other duties as needed

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED (Bachelor's degree a plus)
  • 3+ years in a production supervisor role
  • Food manufacturing background strongly preferred; experience with cooked/packaged products a big plus

Qualifications

  • Comfort working within an ERP system
  • Strong communication skills, including presenting to and fielding questions from stakeholders
  • Solid Microsoft Office skills
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities independently or as part of a team, on deadline
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Pay

$70,000.00 USD Annually - $80,000.00 USD Annually

Schedule

2nd Shift
Monday - Friday - 02:00pm-12:30am
Saturdays will be part of schedule some weeks as well.

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