Packaging Supervisor

Pures Food Specialties • Bedford Park, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Pure's Food Specialties and become part of a growing team that manufactures high-quality food products. As a Packaging Supervisor, you'll play a key leadership role in driving production, developing employees, and ensuring safe, efficient operations on the production floor. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, solving problems, and making a direct impact on production performance. You'll have the opportunity to coach and develop employees, collaborate with multiple departments, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while building your leadership experience with a company committed to quality, food safety, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Previous experience leading or directing employees in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and diagnosing production or packaging equipment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees and management.
• Basic math skills and the ability to interpret production information.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, food safety standards, and company policies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Previous experience in food manufacturing or packaging operations.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operations of all packaging lines under the direction of the Shift Manager.
• Coordinate employee activities, including work assignments, rotations, schedules, attendance, and staffing needs.
• Evaluate employee performance and provide hiring, coaching, disciplinary, and termination recommendations.
• Collaborate with management to maximize production efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Enforce all company policies, including safety, GMP, FDA regulations, break and meal periods, and company standards of conduct.
• Address employee concerns and resolve workplace issues in accordance with company policies.
• Train, coach, and develop operators and line employees to improve productivity and performance.
• Ensure all packaging equipment is operating safely and efficiently, and report equipment issues as needed.
• Assign daily housekeeping and sanitation tasks to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Track production downtime, efficiency losses, and communicate opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure all products meet established quality standards and food safety requirements.
• Review and complete required quality control documentation accurately and timely.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
• Maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) certification and ensure proper compliance with LOTO procedures.
• Communicate production updates, shift activities, and operational issues effectively during shift handoffs.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision
• 401k Plan
• Short term disability available
• Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick leave
• Eligible for monthly production bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed