Production Supervisor
Locus Fermentation Solutions · Peoria, IL · 2 days ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
The user wants me to convert this job posting into clean semantic HTML following specific rules. Let me analyze the content and structure it appropriately.
First, I need to identify the sections:
1. About the role / What you'll be doing (intro paragraph)
2. Key Responsibilities (multiple subsections)
3. Qualifications & Requirements
4. Physical Requirements & Work Environment
5. What's in it for you (Benefits)
The posting has:
- Company info (Locus Fermentation Solutions) - could be "About the company" but the rules say use h3 for section headings like "About the role", "Responsibilities", etc. The company description is at the top.
- "What you'll be doing" - this is the role overview
- Schedule and Location info
- Key Responsibilities with subsections: Production & Shift Operations, Process Performance & Continuous Improvement, Quality, Sanitation & Documentation, Safety & Regulatory Compliance, Team Leadership & Development
- Qualifications & Requirements
- Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- What's in it for you (benefits)
Rules:
- Use h3 for section headings (About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)
- Use ul/li for lists, p for prose
- Do NOT repeat job title as heading
- Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings
- Preserve ALL substantive information
- Remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/scam-warning)
- Include section ONLY when real specific content exists
- Never emit heading followed by filler/placeholder text
- Never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them
- Output ONLY HTML fragment, no html/body, no markdown fences
The posting has:
- Schedule info: "This is a full-time position supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation..." - this could be a Schedule section
- Location: Peoria, IL - could be part of schedule or separate
- Benefits listed under "What's in it for you" - definitely a Benefits section
- No explicit Pay section (just "Competitive Salary" in benefits)
- Qualifications & Requirements section
- Responsibilities section (Key Responsibilities)
- Physical Requirements & Work Environment
I should structure as:
1. About the role (the "What you'll be doing" paragraph)
2. Responsibilities (Key Responsibilities with subsections as nested lists or separate sections? The rules say use h3 for section headings like Responsibilities. The subsections could be h4? But rules only mention h3. I'll use h3 for main sections and maybe use strong or just list items for subsections. The rules say "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)". So only h3. I'll make each major section an h3. For Key Responsibilities, I can have one h3 "Responsibilities" and then use ul/li with the subsections as nested lists or separate paragraphs with bold labels. But the content has distinct subsections with bullet points. I'll create a Responsibilities section with the subsections as nested lists.
Better: Use h3 for each major section: "About the role", "Responsibilities", "Requirements", "Physical Requirements", "Benefits", "Schedule". The posting has "Qualifications & Requirements" - that's Requirements. "Physical Requirements & Work Environment" - Physical Requirements. "What's in it for you" - Benefits. Schedule is mentioned.
Also there's company description at top: "Who WE are… Locus Fermentation Solutions is a USA-Based Biotech company..." - could be "About the company" but not in the example list. The rules say "e.g." so it's not exhaustive. But the rule says "use
for section headings". It doesn't say not to use h4. But to be safe, I'll use h3 for main sections only. For subsections, I'll use strong labels within list items or paragraphs. However, the responsibilities have clear subsections with bullet points. I can make a list where each item is a subsection with its own list. But that might be messy. Better: Use h3 for each major responsibility area? The example headings include "Responsibilities" as a single heading. The posting has "Key Responsibilities:" with five subsections. I'll create a "Responsibilities" section with an introductory paragraph (maybe none) and then use nested lists: each subsection as a list item with a strong label and its own sub-list.
Let's see: The content under each subsection is a list of bullet points. In the original, they are bullet points. I'll replicate as nested ul.
Structure:
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)". So only h3. I'll make each major section an h3. For Key Responsibilities, I can have one h3 "Responsibilities" and then use ul/li with the subsections as nested lists or separate paragraphs with bold labels. But the content has distinct subsections with bullet points. I'll create a Responsibilities section with the subsections as nested lists.
Better: Use h3 for each major section: "About the role", "Responsibilities", "Requirements", "Physical Requirements", "Benefits", "Schedule". The posting has "Qualifications & Requirements" - that's Requirements. "Physical Requirements & Work Environment" - Physical Requirements. "What's in it for you" - Benefits. Schedule is mentioned.
Also there's company description at top: "Who WE are… Locus Fermentation Solutions is a USA-Based Biotech company..." - could be "About the company" but not in the example list. The rules say "e.g." so it's not exhaustive. But the rule says "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)". It doesn't forbid other headings. However, the company description is part of the posting. I'll include it as "About the company" or maybe fold into About the role? The "What you'll be doing" is the role overview. The company description is separate. I'll include an "About the company" section.
But the rule: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it)". The job title is "Production Supervisor". The page already shows it, so don't include as heading.
Also: "fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." The metadata: Title, Company, Status, Reports To. These are minor metadata. I'll fold into a short p at top or drop. Probably drop or include as a p. Let's plan HTML structure:
Production Supervisor at Locus Fermentation Solutions. Non-exempt, reports to Operations Team Leader. Location: Peoria, IL.
About the company
Locus Fermentation Solutions is a USA-Based Biotech company delivering high performance, bio-based solutions across agriculture, energy, mining, and industrial markets. We specialize in advanced fermentation and formulation technologies that push performance beyond the limits of conventional chemistry. Our mission is to redefine what's possible by using biosurfactants and microbial solutions as powerful performance amplifiers – driving superior solution performance while improving sustainability across industries. We are looking for creative and collaborative outside-the-box thinkers who thrive in fast paced, entrepreneurial style environments. Learn more at Locusfs.com.
About the role
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily fermentation and downstream manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production of Locus products. This hands-on leadership role oversees production personnel and contract labor, coordinates staffing and resources, monitors process performance, and ensures adherence to established safety, quality, sanitation, and operating procedures. Working closely with Production, Microbiology, Research & Development, Process Development, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality, the Production Supervisor supports troubleshooting, process consistency, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. The role is accountable for shift execution, employee development, accurate production documentation, and effective communication across shifts and departments to support production priorities and business objectives. The successful candidate demonstrates strong ownership, accountability, collaboration, and a bias for action while fostering a culture of safety, quality, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
Schedule
This is a full-time position supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation. The Production Supervisor must be willing to work nonstandard hours, including nights, weekends, and occasional coverage of other shifts, based on production requirements and business needs.
Responsibilities
Production & Shift Operations
- but rules only mention h3. Should I use h4? The rules say "use for section headings". It doesn't say not to use h4. But to be safe, I'll use h3 for main sections only. For subsections, I'll use strong labels within list items or paragraphs. However, the responsibilities have clear subsections with bullet points. I can make a list where each item is a subsection with its own list. But that might be messy. Better: Use h3 for each major responsibility area? The example headings include "Responsibilities" as a single heading. The posting has "Key Responsibilities:" with five subsections. I'll create a "Responsibilities" section with an introductory paragraph (maybe none) and then use nested lists: each subsection as a list item with a strong label and its own sub-list.
Let's see: The content under each subsection is a list of bullet points. In the original, they are bullet points. I'll replicate as nested ul.
Structure:
Responsibilities
- Production & Shift Operations
- Assists with the setup, preparation, and ongoing operation of fermentation and downstream processing systems, ensuring readiness for production and compliance with established documentation, safety, quality, and operating requirements.
- Oversees and participates in fermentation manufacturing and downstream processing activities, coordinating, supervising, and supporting technicians and contract labor to meet production schedules and priorities.
- Monitors shift activities, production progress, process parameters, and resource allocation to support production objectives, product quality, and operational efficiency.
- Adjusts staffing and resources as needed to address changing priorities.
- Ensures effective shift handoffs and communicates production status, equipment issues, safety concerns, process deviations, and outstanding priorities to incoming personnel and relevant stakeholders.
- Maintains a working knowledge of fermentation, downstream processing, and facility utility systems to support safe and reliable manufacturing operations, including appropriate oversight of utilities during night and weekend shifts.
- Submits work orders and coordinates corrective and preventive maintenance activities for production equipment and facility systems to support equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
- Process Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborates with Microbiology, Research & Development, Process Development, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to troubleshoot process and equipment issues, support testing activities, and maintain consistent production performance.
- Monitors process performance and production data to identify trends, deviations, and opportunities to improve process consistency, yield, efficiency, and equipment reliability.
- Provides recommendations to appropriate technical teams regarding process or equipment improvements.
- Identifies and implements opportunities to improve production workflows, reduce downtime and waste, strengthen process consistency, and improve operational efficiency in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Quality, Sanitation & Documentation
- Reviews production records, batch documentation, equipment logs, and other operational data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
- Coordinates the investigation and resolution of process deviations, nonconformances, and quality concerns with the appropriate departments.
- Observes production practices to ensure compliance with sanitation programs, good manufacturing practices (GMP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and applicable quality requirements.
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Oversees compliance with applicable lockout/tagout procedures, work permits, and other safety requirements for maintenance, contractor, and production activities.
- Performs permitting and authorization responsibilities only as trained and designated.
- Demonstrates strong leadership and commitment to the plant's safety culture by identifying and addressing potential hazards, supporting Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) activities, and ensuring incidents and unsafe conditions are promptly reported and addressed.
- Provides initial leadership during incidents, activates applicable emergency response procedures, and coordinates with designated emergency response personnel in accordance with established emergency response plans and assigned responsibilities.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Develops and maintains employee training and qualification programs covering equipment operation, process procedures, sanitation, safety practices, and job-specific responsibilities.
- Evaluates training needs and provides coaching and development opportunities to strengthen employee performance and technical competency.
- Provides hands-on leadership and support to production personnel, establishes clear performance expectations, provides regular feedback, and holds employees accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and adherence to established procedures.
- Participates in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations for assigned employees.
- Addresses performance deficiencies and conduct concerns through appropriate coaching and corrective action, including recommendations regarding employment decisions.
- Provides backup coverage for peers and assigned personnel as needed to maintain continuity of operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Assists with the setup, preparation, and ongoing operation of fermentation and downstream processing systems, ensuring readiness for production and compliance with established documentation, safety, quality, and operating requirements.
- Oversees and participates in fermentation manufacturing and downstream processing activities, coordinating, supervising, and supporting technicians and contract labor to meet production schedules and priorities.
- Monitors shift activities, production progress, process parameters, and resource allocation to support production objectives, product quality, and operational efficiency.
- Adjusts staffing and resources as needed to address changing priorities.
- Ensures effective shift handoffs and communicates production status, equipment issues, safety concerns, process deviations, and outstanding priorities to incoming personnel and relevant stakeholders.
- Maintains a working knowledge of fermentation, downstream processing, and facility utility systems to support safe and reliable manufacturing operations, including appropriate oversight of utilities during night and weekend shifts.
- Submits work orders and coordinates corrective and preventive maintenance activities for production equipment and facility systems to support equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
- Collaborates with Microbiology, Research & Development, Process Development, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to troubleshoot process and equipment issues, support testing activities, and maintain consistent production performance.
- Monitors process performance and production data to identify trends, deviations, and opportunities to improve process consistency, yield, efficiency, and equipment reliability.
- Provides recommendations to appropriate technical teams regarding process or equipment improvements.
- Identifies and implements opportunities to improve production workflows, reduce downtime and waste, strengthen process consistency, and improve operational efficiency in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Reviews production records, batch documentation, equipment logs, and other operational data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
- Coordinates the investigation and resolution of process deviations, nonconformances, and quality concerns with the appropriate departments.
- Observes production practices to ensure compliance with sanitation programs, good manufacturing practices (GMP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and applicable quality requirements.
- Oversees compliance with applicable lockout/tagout procedures, work permits, and other safety requirements for maintenance, contractor, and production activities.
- Performs permitting and authorization responsibilities only as trained and designated.
- Demonstrates strong leadership and commitment to the plant's safety culture by identifying and addressing potential hazards, supporting Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) activities, and ensuring incidents and unsafe conditions are promptly reported and addressed.
- Provides initial leadership during incidents, activates applicable emergency response procedures, and coordinates with designated emergency response personnel in accordance with established emergency response plans and assigned responsibilities.
- Develops and maintains employee training and qualification programs covering equipment operation, process procedures, sanitation, safety practices, and job-specific responsibilities.
- Evaluates training needs and provides coaching and development opportunities to strengthen employee performance and technical competency.
- Provides hands-on leadership and support to production personnel, establishes clear performance expectations, provides regular feedback, and holds employees accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and adherence to established procedures.
- Participates in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations for assigned employees.
- Addresses performance deficiencies and conduct concerns through appropriate coaching and corrective action, including recommendations regarding employment decisions.
- Provides backup coverage for peers and assigned personnel as needed to maintain continuity of operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.