Assistant Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Creative Werks•Elk Grove Village, IL

About The Position

The Assistant Production Supervisor leads, coordinates, and directs tasks associated with operating food manufacturing production lines, meeting established standards personally or through subordinate employees. The role assists the Supervisor in maintaining facility goals and works with the Supervisor to identify root causes and corrective actions related to quality-control holds and rework. The position monitors line performance and quality, verifies and documents materials and inventory, records production-line employee head counts, and maintains required reports and paperwork. It also supports shift handovers, employee training, safety, cleanliness, and compliance with company rules and food-safety requirements.

Requirements

Average math skills and proven ability to perform tasks.
Ability to read and interpret company documents.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels.
Ability to learn and use an ERP system.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, industrial equipment, and company-specific equipment.
Ability to reach with hands and arms; lift up to 25 pounds; regularly lift or move objects up to 10 pounds; frequently lift or move objects up to 50 pounds; and occasionally lift or move objects weighing more than 100 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Attend food-safety training covering GMP, SQF, HACCP, allergens, food-facility security, and preventing foodborne illness.

Responsibilities

Verify the accuracy and condition of raw materials at production lines, including quantities, locator tickets, and lot codes.
Perform and document material inventory at the production line.
Count and document employees assigned to the production line.
Request materials for the following shift at least two hours in advance.
Attend daily shift DDS/handover meetings and communicate relevant information to incoming shift personnel.
Immediately notify the shift Supervisor of issues involving safety, materials, equipment, or people.
Maintain cleanliness of production lines.
Ensure employee safety at the line and report unsafe conditions to the Production Supervisor or Maintenance Manager.
Maintain assigned reports and ensure paperwork is accurate.
Monitor line performance to meet standards while maintaining quality.
Train employees on tasks as needed.
Enforce company rules regarding safety, GMP, SQF, discipline, cooperation, and teamwork.
Attend selected meetings as required.
Assist the Supervisor in maintaining facility goals.
Work with the Supervisor to identify root causes and corrective actions for QC holds and rework.
Attend food-safety training sessions, participate in company GMP walks, and enforce food-safety rules and monitoring.
Perform other duties as assigned by Management.