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.