Production Supervisor - 3rd shift

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Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.

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Production Supervisor - 3rd shift

Department: Production/Admin, Solutions
Location: Carol Stream, IL
Type: Full-time

Summary:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations, coordinating production schedules, and supervising production employees to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant production of finished products. The role is accountable for exceeding productivity, quality, and customer service objectives while maintaining GMP, food safety, regulatory, and company standards. This Production Supervisor plans and assigns work, develops and coaches team members, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and recommends enhancements to production methods, equipment, processes and working conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:

• Supervise daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and compliance objectives are achieved.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall performance.
• Monitor and analyze key production metrics including output, efficiency, uptime, downtime, labor utilization, and schedule attainment.
• Track hourly production performance and implement corrective actions to address productivity or quality concerns.
• Coordinate with Quality, Warehouse, Maintenance, Planning, and other support functions to eliminate production delays and ensure operational readiness.
• Develop workforce plans and manage staffing levels to support production requirements.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop regular and temporary employees to improve performance, engagement, and skill progression.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and implement development plans, coaching, and corrective actions as necessary.
• Maintain accountability for employee attendance, performance, productivity, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the availability of packaging materials and communicate inventory discrepancies to appropriate departments.
• Perform daily inventory reconciliation of packaging materials and support inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Support investigation of any non-conformances (CAPAs and SCARS)
• Review work orders, blend sheets, batch records, and process documentation with production personnel prior to execution.
• Verify completion of batch production activities and approve production documentation for accuracy and completion.
• Monitor ingredient usage, batch additions, and material consumption to ensure compliance with product specifications and inventory requirements.
• Ensure sanitation, housekeeping, and cleaning activities are completed according to established procedures and regulatory standards.
• Verify completion of laboratory testing and quality approvals before product release and packaging activities proceed.
• Identify safety risks, lead corrective actions, and maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Understand H.A.C.C.P. and maintain procedures and documentation for Quality Systems
• Oversee or conduct training of new and existing employees to include production processes, machinery, system paperwork, GMP's, sanitation, quality, and safety systems.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience either leading projects or teams
• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience will be considered

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience leading teams, driving employee engagement, and managing performance preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems is required (JDE preferred)
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze production data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
• Proven ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint-related software

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift/or move 55 pounds infrequently
• Work environment is normally on the production floor. Must be able to make frequent rounds in a warehouse environment
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time
• Must be able to wear any required PPE such as scrubs, hair net, lab coat, and facemask
• Ability to work in a packaging area with a moderate powder substance in the air with or without a respirator
• Ability to work above shoulders
• Other physical requirements include frequent squatting, bending, twisting, and bi-lateral wrist movement
• Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas
• Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.
• Ability to safely handle production equipment and stamina and endurance to perform physical functions throughout the day.

Quality/Safety Responsibilities:

All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC).

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.


What's in it for you?

Competitive Pay - $75,000 - $80,000 annually

Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid STD and LTD
• HSA and FSA
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• PTO
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth with employer match
• Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Personal growth including training and development opportunities

Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.