Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift (2903)

Position Title: Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift (2903)

Salary: $62,000.00 - $72,000.00 Salary/year

Position type: Full Time

Job Shift: 2nd

Category: Manufacture & Operations

Description

About Us:
Carl Buddig and Company, a respected name in the meat manufacturing industry, boasts a legacy of over 80 years. Founded as a family-owned company, we have evolved into a leading producer of premium meat products, including renowned lunchmeats, ready-to-eat cooked meats under our Kingsford, LLC division, and savory snack meats from Old Wisconsin.
As a third-generation family business, our success is anchored in our commitment to quality, innovation, and community. With a workforce of 2,500 dedicated team members spread across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, we continue to expand, driven by a vision for excellence and a responsiveness to evolving consumer preferences.

At Carl Buddig and Company, we foster a culture centered around teamwork and innovation. We strive to create an environment that values creativity and collaboration, ensuring every team member is empowered to contribute to our collective goals.
Our dedication extends beyond our business operations. We actively support charitable initiatives and community organizations through direct contributions, volunteer work, and partnerships. We aim to make a positive impact and give back to the communities that have supported us over the years.

Join us at Carl Buddig and Company, where tradition meets innovation, and where our passion for quality meat products is matched by our commitment to our people and communities.

Position Summary:
Responsible for carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws; training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; supervision and coordination of Production and Packaging departments within the specified shift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise 20 - 50 employees in the production/packaging/repack departments.

• Maintain a safe work environment while producing a safe quality product.

• Report any unsafe or hazardous work conditions or safety-related issues to Management.

• Maintain a high standard of quality for the products produced and adhere to company/customer specifications.

• Establish effective employee relations and initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve established departmental goals.

• Comply with product scheduling needs.

• Control hourly employee hours worked, including but not limited to overtime.

• Maintain an effectively trained workforce.

• Interpret company policies to workers.

• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of the product.

• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of department, line, or team.

• Analyze production and packaging problems and assist team members in solving them.

• Maintain and monitor process control paperwork in accordance with HACCP.

• Ensure accurate paperwork.

• Responsible for maintaining a sanitary and safe work environment.

• Confers with other Supervisors and Leads to coordinate activities of individual departments.

• Abides by and enforces Standard Operating Procedures.

• Follow GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and safety policies.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.

• Bachelors degree preferred.

• Minimum of three years of experience in a production supervisor role.

• Experience in the food industry is strongly preferred. Experience with packaging cooked products is strongly preferred.

• Experience with an ERP preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from interested parties.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.

• Ability to work independently or in a project team environment and within a defined deadline.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Pay range for this position is $62,000 to $72,000 depending on experience.

Benefits for this role include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Vacation & PTO, and Tuition Reimbursement. There is also a potential for a discretionary bonus this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions Statement

Carl Buddig and Company does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, performance evaluations, discipline, or termination. All employment decisions are made by trained HR professionals and company leaders to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act.

Compensation details: 62000-72000 Yearly Salary

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