Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Job Description

The Production Supervisor oversees and trains production and packaging associates, ensuring that all procedures are followed safely and efficiently. This role coordinates daily operations on the production floor, monitors scrap levels, and addresses food safety and quality issues as needed. The Production Supervisor also manages scheduling and administers disciplinary actions when required to maintain a high-performing team and consistent production standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production and packaging associates during daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to established procedures.

• Train production and packaging team members on processes, safety practices, and quality standards to maintain consistent performance.

• Coordinate and monitor production procedures to optimize throughput, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement efforts.

• Track, report, and interpret scrap levels, using data to identify issues and implement corrective actions.

• Identify and address food safety and quality issues promptly, escalating concerns when necessary to protect product integrity.

• Manage employee schedules for the production and packaging teams, ensuring appropriate staffing levels for each shift.

• Administer disciplinary actions when needed, following established guidelines to support a fair and accountable work environment.

• Promote and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety protocols across the production floor.

• Support process improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce operational waste.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and leadership, providing updates on production status, issues, and improvements.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience as a supervisor in a packaging or production environment.

• Hands-on experience working in a food production environment with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Strong supervisory skills with the ability to lead, coach, and develop production and packaging associates.

• Proven production management and production supervision experience in a manufacturing setting.

• Good verbal communication skills for clear direction, feedback, and coordination with team members and other departments.

• Good written communication skills for documentation, reporting, and procedural updates.

• Solid understanding of safety practices and the ability to enforce safety standards on the production floor.

• Ability to monitor and interpret scrap levels and use this information to drive improvements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience applying Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in daily operations.

• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and process improvement initiatives.

• General management skills, including performance management and conflict resolution.

• Ability to work effectively on a third shift schedule and manage teams working overnight hours.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced production environment where conditions can be hot and dirty in some areas.

Why Work Here?

This direct hire opportunity offers stable employment in a non-union environment where you can make a visible impact on production performance and team development. You will join a company that values continuous improvement, safety, and quality, and provides the chance to grow your leadership skills while contributing to efficient and reliable operations.

Work Environment

The production environment can be hot and dirty in some areas, requiring comfort with working in physically demanding conditions on the production floor. You will work closely with production and packaging teams, enforcing GMP and safety practices while overseeing operations throughout the night shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

Medical, dental, vision, 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.