Cooler Production Supervisor

Joliet Staffing•Minooka, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Joliet Staffing is hiring a Cooler Production Supervisor for a leading food distribution center in Minooka, IL. We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader to oversee daily production operations within the cooler department. This position is responsible for supervising production associates, ensuring product quality, maintaining food safety standards, and achieving daily production goals in a temperature-controlled environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 2-3 years of supervisory experience in food production, food manufacturing, or warehouse operations.
Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, production processes, and warehouse operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Frequently lift and move products weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and climb as needed.
Ability to work in a refrigerated cooler environment for extended periods.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework in Business, Supply Chain, Food Science, or a related field is preferred.
Experience working in a refrigerated or cooler environment preferred.
Previous experience in a food distribution environment is highly preferred.
Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Experience with inventory, production tracking, or ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily operations within the cooler production department.
Lead, coach, and develop production associates to meet productivity, quality, and safety goals.
Assign daily work responsibilities and monitor workflow to ensure production schedules are met.
Ensure products are produced, packaged, labeled, and stored according to company standards and customer specifications.
Monitor production activities to maximize efficiency while minimizing waste and downtime.
Maintain compliance with GMPs, HACCP, OSHA regulations, sanitation standards, and company policies.
Conduct routine inspections to ensure product quality, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
Coordinate with Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Control, Quality Assurance, and Warehouse Operations to support production needs.
Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and quality.
Train employees on production procedures, food safety practices, equipment operation, and workplace safety.
Monitor employee performance and conduct coaching sessions and performance evaluations.
Ensure accurate production documentation and inventory records are maintained.
Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment while maintaining accountability and productivity.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production performance.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.