Production Supervisor

Title:

Production Supervisor Location:

Chicago, IL (Greater Chicago Area)

Hire Type:

Direct Hire /

Full-Time Shift/Hours :

1st

Shift Base Salary:

$80k - $95k

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company Contribution, Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job Duties:

Lead and manage the daily operations of the production floor, overseeing hourly employees in the ingredient toll manufacturing division to ensure alignment with company goals. Continuously analyze, track, and improve production, downtime, and equipment performance to enhance safety, quality, and output. Organize and balance production workflows by coordinating with staffing agencies to ensure the proper labor force is available to meet production schedules. Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and equipment issues, utilizing the company's CMMS system to enter work orders for repairs and improvements. Ensure the consistent production of high-quality products by maintaining compliance with company food safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Motivate, train, and mentor production staff, including Team Leads and Laborers, fostering a culture of teamwork and adherence to EHS and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as EHS, Quality, and Maintenance to achieve plant goals and resolve technical challenges. Drive and implement performance management initiatives, assisting in hiring, disciplinary actions, and performance recommendations to ensure adherence to company policies. Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and OSHA requirements, participating in safety observations and completing accident/near-miss reports. Issue and review all necessary documentation for daily production, ensuring accurate reporting and data integrity for senior management.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma required; an Associate's degree in a technical field is preferred. Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience, specifically within the food industry. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is required to effectively lead and communicate with the production staff. Strong understanding of OSHA safety regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Demonstrated ability to lead by example, motivating teams to achieve production goals while fostering a positive, high-performance culture. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with EHS, quality, and maintenance teams. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.