2nd Shift Production Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

2nd shift position in Chicago, Illinois with the ability to work all shifts as needed based on business needs.

About the role

This Production Supervisor role provides leadership and direction to production associates in a food manufacturing plant, with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity. The company is a food manufacturer that is part of a larger portfolio of brands, with growth underway across the organization. This position reports within the plant's production department and coordinates closely with safety, quality, maintenance, and warehouse teams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily startup, routine production, and changeover processes for assigned lines
• Schedule personnel including training, call outs, and temporary employees
• Coordinate reprocess activities and maintain related records
• Collect and verify downtime worksheets and daily production reports
• Manage production checklists
• Verify production numbers with the warehouse
• Implement the production plan and schedule for the shift
• Manage indirect material inventory to keep production supplied
• Follow up with Quality Control on hold situations
• Help implement new procedures to prevent recurring issues
• Manage recovery and rework of any non-conforming product delivered to the warehouse
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives as directed
• Maintain GMP compliance at all times
• Participate in assigned projects
• Ensure accuracy of employee documentation while supporting the plant's safety initiatives and objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, perform root cause analysis, and make timely, informed decisions
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, lead, and build relationships at all levels within the company
• Ability to understand and execute cost containment programs and budgets
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work all shifts as needed
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience in the food industry
• Experience coaching or developing team members

Pay

$90,000 to $100,000 per year

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off