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Production Supervisor (Bilingual Spanish)

Conexus Food Solutions · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago
On-siteEducation$60k/yrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily production activities to meet output, quality, and efficiency targets
  • Monitor production schedules and adjust staffing or workflows as needed
  • Ensure proper use of equipment, materials, and labor resources
  • Identify and resolve production issues to minimize downtime

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, coach, and develop production associates and leads
  • Manage scheduling, attendance, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions
  • Foster a positive, safe, and high-performance work environment
  • Conduct shift meetings and communicate daily goals and expectations

Food Safety & Quality Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, AQL standards, and internal quality processes
  • Maintain sanitation standards and support audits/inspections
  • Partner with QA to address and resolve quality or safety concerns

Operational Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

  • Monitor KPIs such as throughput, yield, and labor efficiency
  • Identify process improvements and support Lean or continuous improvement initiatives
  • Reduce waste and improve production consistency

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with warehouse, logistics, and QA teams to ensure smooth operations
  • Communicate production status, challenges, and updates to leadership

Qualifications

  • 3–5+ years of supervisory experience in production, manufacturing, or food processing environments
  • Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, multi-shift operation
  • Strong knowledge of food safety standards and quality control processes
  • Ability to manage production schedules and meet performance targets
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and production reporting tools preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred or required (adjust based on need)
  • Ability to work a 6-day schedule with flexible hours

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