Production Supervisor - Blending

Job Summary Position: 3rd Shift Production Supervisor – Blending Department Department: Blending | Location: On-site in West Chicago | Minimum Hourly Rate: $29.37 | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Shift: 3rd Shift (9:00 pm‑7:00 am, Monday‑Saturday, OT as needed) Jel Sert Company, celebrating 100 years of success, seeks a passionate and dedicated individual to lead our blending operations on the 3rd shift. This role promotes personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for high‑quality product creation. Key Responsibilities Supervise employees to maximize safety, quality, and productivity. Daily production scheduling, lot control, inventory accuracy, and reporting. Ensure proper preparation of powder (order, weight‑outs, etc.). Implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Apply safety audits, safety meetings, and 5S initiatives. Maintain sanitation, housekeeping, and a clean environment. Conduct quality audits and verify critical control points (CCPs) under HACCP. Manage cost/production efficiency, maintenance, and strategic planning. Handle employee relations issues and support staff development. Qualifications Education and Experience: Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience. Experience in CPG, food/beverage, pharmaceutical, or packaging industries. Bilingual in Spanish/English. College degree preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication. Highly organized, methodical, disciplined, and detail‑oriented. Excellent multitasking and strategic planning abilities. Leadership and team‑building skills for employee growth and retention. Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, internet). Fiscal responsibility within a production department. Experience with manufacturing machinery and inventory control (preferred). Benefits & Compensation Minimum hourly rate is $29.37. A 3rd shift differential of $2.00 per hour will be added for all time worked during the 3rd shift. Final compensation will be determined based on candidate experience, education, skills, training, and internal equity. Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits program. Physical Demands Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions. Work requires up to 50 lb force occasionally, up to 20 lb force frequently, up to 10 lb force constantly. Requires close visual acuity for data preparation, computer use, reading, and inspection. Must discern visual differences (red/green/amber). Work Environment Manufacturing setting. Accountabilities Checklist Prioritize and schedule own work and that of direct reports. Develop long‑range objectives and plans (e.g., safety, sanitation). Check quality and timeliness of own and direct reports’ work. Communicate company programs, policies, and procedures. Orient new staff to departmental policies and procedures. Recommend promotions, transfers, demotions, and terminations. Maintain discipline and recommend corrective actions. Ensure ingredients, WIP, supplies, and equipment are used, cleaned, and stored per SOPs. Impact on Jel Sert Success This job directly affects departmental and company productivity and product quality. #J-18808-Ljbffr