Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift, UGP 1

Ferrero•Bloomington, IL

6d•$65,000 - $99,000

About The Position

Ferrero is hiring a Production Supervisor to oversee team members across production lines and supervise manufacturing operations and support staff. The role emphasizes teamwork, employee safety, production quality, and sanitation. The supervisor serves as the point person during the shift, ensuring tools, supplies, and equipment are available and properly used. The position supports quality standards and continuous improvement to enhance production efficiency and reports to the Production Manager. The schedule is a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. 12-hour continental shift. The role covers production phases in the assigned area, such as preparation and packaging, and works with the Production Manager and Human Resources on resource allocation, employee development, staffing, and evaluations. Ferrero may use AI-enabled tools to help recruiters review and summarize applications and identify potential alignment with job requirements. These tools do not independently screen out or select candidates; recruiters and hiring managers make final decisions. The stated base compensation range is $65,000 to $99,000, with actual compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Ferrero also offers a benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of leadership experience, preferably in a union manufacturing environment; alternatively, 5 years of supervisory or management experience, preferably in a union manufacturing environment.
Firm understanding of manufacturing production, machinery, stock management, and production models.
Strong communication, troubleshooting and problem-solving, interpersonal, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Ability to direct production employees in a proactive and positive manner.
Ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment while maintaining a strong sense of urgency.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP.
Leadership, supervisory, or management experience in a union manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily activities to optimize production factors, including materials, methods, labor, and machinery.
Supervise all production phases within the assigned area and shift, including preparation and packaging.
Partner with the Production Manager on resource allocation and skills development.
Apply resource-management criteria on production lines, including changes and break substitutions.
Manage conflicts among line personnel, lead disciplinary meetings, and recommend disciplinary measures to Human Resources.
Partner with Human Resources to select line personnel and evaluate new hires.
Take measures to prevent workplace incidents and reduce absences among line employees.
Provide input to define skills-development guidelines for line employees.
Facilitate shift handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members, and Production Management.
Ensure necessary tools, supplies, and equipment are available and properly utilized during the shift.
Support employee safety, production quality, sanitation, and continuous improvement.