Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Home Chef • Bedford Park, IL

5h • $68,250 - $72,500

About The Position

Home Chef is hiring a Production Supervisor to execute the production plan established by the Shift Manager and lead an assigned team of hourly production leads, production associates, machine leads, and machine operators. The Supervisor oversees production activities, takes ownership of team output, supports hiring and performance management, and works with other facility functions to deliver plant-wide initiatives. The role requires knowledge of production machinery, equipment, processes, and technology, including the ability to perform basic troubleshooting. The schedule is 2nd shift, 3:00 PM–12:30 AM, with Monday and Tuesday off; weekend availability is required. The position requires 0–10% travel.

The Supervisor coordinates pre-production setup, oversees portioning, meal bagging, and shipping operations, and monitors production targets, quality, inventory, and output tracking. They promote employee and food safety, uphold GMPs and sanitation practices, and support the company’s SQF food safety system and quality programs. They also lead huddles, train and coach leads and associates, provide performance feedback, manage team conflicts as appropriate, and complete end-of-shift reporting and handoffs.

The position is based in a cold environment below 40°F. The Supervisor must be able to stand and walk for 10–12 hours and occasionally lift up to 49 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. The Illinois base salary range is $68,250–$72,500 USD; the exact offer depends on factors including location, experience, skills, and internal equity.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of successful supervisory or leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Track record of driving KPIs and meeting or exceeding goals.
• Experience developing team members through leadership and management.
• Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets, ERP systems, and mobile technology such as tablets and cell phones.
• Open availability to work weekend shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 49 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand and walk for 10–12 hours in a cold environment below 40°F.
• High school degree or equivalent, such as a GED.

Nice To Haves

• Cross-functional experience in two or more departments, such as warehouse, production, quality, or procurement.

Responsibilities

• Receive the production plan and targets from the Shift Manager, delegate tasks to production leads, and ensure appropriate staffing.
• Coordinate with production leads and the warehouse team to prepare tables, lines, workstations, and required product before production begins.
• Ensure setup and production activities follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), and recommend improvements to safety, equipment, and procedures.
• Oversee portioning and meal bagging lines, monitor output against production targets, and communicate expected output and quality standards to teams.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas, coach safe work practices, and work with the quality team to resolve food safety and product quality issues.
• Anticipate product or packaging shortages and coordinate replenishment with the warehouse team or runners; escalate quality issues that could cause future product shortages.
• Ensure accurate production counts, inventory submissions, physical inventory reconciliation, and production tracker entries; identify and escalate discrepancies or tracking problems.
• Oversee shipping lines, confirm required products and replenishment are available, verify line setup, follow and coach shipping SOPs, and monitor line pace against targets.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of production and shipping equipment and technology, and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Promote employee and food safety, including GMP compliance, safe work conditions, clean and sanitized surfaces, food-safe staging, and support for SQF and quality programs.
• Lead team huddles; train, coach, and motivate leads and associates; support problem solving, performance feedback, hiring and promotion, and conflict management.
• Complete end-of-shift reporting, ensure production progress is recorded accurately, and communicate necessary information during shift handoffs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• 401(k) program; the company also describes a 401(k) match in its compensation and benefits information.
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses.
• Customer promotion code PEOPLE30 for $30 off a first order.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED