Production Supervisor Food Solutions

Quali Tech, LLC is a manufacturer of plant nutrition, animal nutrition, and food ingredients products and services. Founded in 1967, QualiTech develops specialized combinations of ingredients resulting in high-quality, cost-effective, and innovative products guided by our values: World Class Customer Service, Uncompromising Quality, and a Family Feel/Professionally Run environment.

About the role

The Supervisor oversees all aspects of manufacturing at our Kankakee, IL facility, organizing and monitoring workflow across all production shifts. Responsibilities include developing cost-effective processes, reducing waste, increasing productivity, and enhancing employee satisfaction. The role involves troubleshooting processes, providing ongoing training, conducting inventory, and ensuring safety policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the production and packing schedule to all shifts, including participating in hiring to meet production goals.
• Coach new employees and evaluate worker performance.
• Implement continuous improvement activities to reduce waste and increase productivity.
• Lead the team in applying Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for safe food and feed.
• Set an example by following processes and adhering to all safety policies.
• Troubleshoot processes to maintain consistent in-spec production throughput.
• Assist in maintaining staff through interviewing, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Provide ongoing training on:
  • Start-up and shut-down of Heat Treat/Toasting line.
  • Production line operation, quality control, and troubleshooting.
  • Production computer work (rate recording, packing recording, etc.).
  • Proper cleaning procedures for facilities and equipment.
  • Work safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Start-up and shut-down of Specialty Milling.
• Implement process improvements and assist in their development.
• Ensure all quality requirements are met daily; communicate non-conformances to management.
• Drive manufacturing staff results by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job performance.
• Maintain workflow by monitoring processes, observing equipment, and coordinating resources.
• Troubleshoot product quality discrepancies and execute adjustments to ensure finished product quality.
• Enforce organization standards to maintain quality service and a safe, clean work environment.
• Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, and recommending solutions.
• Assist with Incident Report Investigations, determine root causes, and propose corrective actions.
• Maintain a food safety culture regarding food defense, quality, and cGMPs for production and warehousing.
• Oversee boiler house responsibilities, including start-up and shut-down as needed.
• Maintain working knowledge of the fire system and respond to calls as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education preferred.
• Five or more years of relevant manufacturing experience (food manufacturing preferred).
• Three or more years of supervisory or leadership experience is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude required.