Production Supervisor-1st Shift

Makers Pride • Carol Stream, IL

4d • $58,962 - $88,444

About The Position

Responsible for production and packaging activities to safely produce quality products while using labor and materials efficiently on scheduled shifts and lines. The role directs the conversion of raw materials into finished products, controls formula consistency and inventory rotation, maintains a 5S environment, and ensures compliance with customer service, company, safety, health, environmental, SQF, and GMP standards. It supervises a team of 100 or more employees and lead employees, including hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, handling discipline and disputes, and resolving complaints. The supervisor plans production operations, monitors production schedules and reports, resolves operational and maintenance issues, and inspects equipment to support efficient performance. This first-shift role is scheduled 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some weekends. The position is full-time and salaried. The pay range is $58,962–$88,444 per year, with eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

Requirements

• Three to five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent communication, conflict-management, decision-making, motivational, and organizational skills.
• Strong self-confidence and leadership skills.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to communicate in English, read and interpret instructions and procedures, write routine reports and correspondence, and interpret varied instructions.
• Ability to respond to inquiries and complaints and present information effectively to employees, management, and public groups.
• Ability to teach basic math and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to work well with others in stressful situations, meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities, respond constructively to feedback, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to perform the described physical duties, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling items up to 2,600 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Legally authorized to work in the position’s location; the employer does not provide work-authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year college degree preferred.
• Food and/or packaging manufacturing experience.
• Experience with SAP.
• Proficiency in the Kronos timekeeping system.
• Knowledge of Maker’s Pride procurement, products, and production processes.
• Knowledge of SQF and GMP policies and procedures, OSHA/MiOSHA regulations, HFS HPS/LEAN tools, and SAP processes.
• Experience with continuous improvement and/or lean manufacturing.
• Well-developed influence management, project management, conflict resolution, contract review and tracking, personnel management, and performance management skills.
• Experience analyzing and presenting data, developing strategic goals and budgets, controlling costs, and preparing presentations, writing, proposals, business plans, and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, coordinate, and evaluate 100 or more direct-report employees and lead employees.
• Interview, hire, train, develop, evaluate, assign, and direct employees; appraise performance and administer rewards and discipline.
• Address employee complaints and disputes, resolving them or submitting unsettled complaints to the Employee & Community Relations Manager.
• Direct raw-material conversion into finished products while minimizing waste and labor costs, and control raw-material formula consistency.
• Monitor inventory rotation for raw materials and packaging, and maintain a 5S environment.
• Schedule, maintain, and approve production employees’ work hours; investigate scheduling and payroll-related issues.
• Review production orders and schedules, plan and prioritize manufacturing operations, and establish production sequences.
• Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Ensure customer service and company standards are met; follow GMPs and comply with safety, health, environmental, and company policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and make presentations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• Dental benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• Wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• Eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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