Assistant Production Manager

Bell Flavors & Fragrances • Northbrook, IL

20d • $52,500 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Bell Flavors & Fragrances is seeking to hire a 3rd Shift Assistant Production Manager to support and lead 3rd Shift operations at their Northbrook plant. This role is responsible for supporting daily production operations, helping lead production teams, driving operational efficiency, supporting safety and food quality standards, and ensuring customer service goals are consistently met. The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with experience in food production, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to improve processes, reduce downtime, and support a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in food manufacturing, plant operations, or production management.
• Strong understanding of FDA, OSHA, EPA, GMP, HACCP, SQF, and other food manufacturing compliance requirements.
• Ability to obtain or currently hold HACCP, Food Defense, and SQF Practitioner certifications.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and support business needs that may include extended hours, early/late shifts, weekends, or on-call support.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Operations Management, Business Management, or related field preferred
• Experience with food ingredient processing and ERP systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support 3rd Shift production staff to meet daily goals in safety, quality, and efficiency, and customer service goals.
• Lead and support production employees, including coaching, training, performance feedback, and development initiatives.
• Help manage production scheduling, staffing, equipment utilization, labor, overtime, waste, and supplies.
• Develop, maintain, and reinforce Standard Operating Procedures related to production, sanitation, inventory control, and documentation.
• Monitor key performance indicators and support corrective action plans when targets are not met.
• Participate in HACCP, GMP, SQF, Food Safety, Quality, and audit-related activities.
• Partner with R&D, Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments to support new product launches, reduce downtime, and improve productivity.
• Champion safe work practices and help maintain a clean, organized, and compliant manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a salary range of $52,500 - $105,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid training and professional development
• A supportive team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level