Production Manufacturing Supervisor

Overview

Location: 60525, Hodgkins, Illinois.

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $86,000.00 Salary/year

Level: Experienced

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Category: Management

Description

Summary of Job

The Production Supervisor drives operational excellence by leading a high-performing team to meet and exceed KPIs across Safety, Quality, Service, and Efficiency. This position strategically coordinates labor and machinery schedules to optimize output. As a frontline leader, the Production Supervisor is responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring 100% compliance with food safety standards and production deadlines. This role supports the Director of Operation in streamlining workflows and developing a skilled, safety-conscious workforce.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Comply and enforce all safety rules regarding personnel safety and report and investigate any unsafe condition.
• Supervise the operation of production lines in accordance with FDA guidelines, GMPs, and HACCP/SQF program guidelines.
• Leverage the Infor M3 system to ensure all production data is accurately captured and reported daily by maintaining high levels of data integrity within the ERP environment.
• Manage shift transitions and labor reconciliation by utilizing M3 and integrated production scheduling tools.
• Responsible for auditing daily production standards against system outputs to ensure operational alignment and reporting accuracy.
• Utilize lean, six-sigma, quality methodologies and other continuous improvement tools to track KPI’s, metrics.
• Comply with and enforce the cleaning procedures in changes of product and weekly production end.
• Supervise and coordinate all activities related to the production shift to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality.
• Audit the floor as required, monitor productivity metrics, verify adherence to procedures/ standard work and correct deficiencies as necessary.
• Supervise lead, coach, train and develop the production team.
• Meet and enforce cleaning practices for manufacturing (5S's methodology).
• Lead by example to promote and encourage employees to comply with all safety requirements.
• Resolve problems and mitigate operational issues that result in negative performance
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring & training employees; planning, assigning & directing work; appraising performance; rewarding & disciplining employees; addressing complaints & resolving problems.
• Supervise and promote practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards, and serve the needs of our customers.
• Establish an environment that encourages employee engagement, participation and teamwork within and between all departments.
• Becomes personally accountable for the highest quality and integrity standards of behavior, honesty, and fairness in all aspects of the job.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Food Safety Responsibilities:

• Follow all relevant food safety rules including SQF, cGMPs, and Food Defense.
• Report any observed food safety violations to your supervisor immediately.

Education and Qualifications

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
• Five (5) years’ supervisory experience required with demonstrated strong leadership and management skills.
• Five (5) years of experience in a production environment
• Three (3) years of experience with MRP systems.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, six-sigma or other continuous improvement tools
• Fluency in English and Spanish (verbal and written)
• Able to work overtime, and flexible schedules
• MS Office literate

Preferred:

• 5-10+ years manufacturing supervision experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
• Lean or Six-sigma certifications
• Certified as Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
• Lean Manufacturing Experience preferred
• Knowledge of Food Quality Systems, (SQF) preferred
• Food industry knowledge preferred.
• Comprehension of statistical tools preferred

Core Benefits

• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Leave

Voluntary Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401 k (matching)
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Wellness