Production Supervisor 3rd Shift

Chicago, IL•Chicago, IL

4d•$54,479 - $68,099

About The Position

The Production Supervisor supervises production line operations and employees to fulfill customer orders. The role ensures employees comply with company policies, procedures, and standards; maintains smooth production during the work shift; and promptly resolves related problems. The supervisor works cross-functionally with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, and Warehouse. The position is performed on the production floor, where the employee may be exposed to strong aromas and airborne dust particles from ingredients and may be near or operate machinery. The job description states that employment is conditional upon successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen, and that the employer hires only people legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support.

Requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer proficiency.
Expertise in production operations, including the ability to organize, troubleshoot, implement, train, and administer production, safety, and quality principles.
Previous supervisory experience or supervisory-related coursework or training.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

Schedule personnel to meet production requirements.
Conduct weekly staff meetings and periodic health and safety meetings with hourly staff.
Maintain a safe work environment.
Implement the scanning system and train staff on its use.
Implement, monitor, and enforce company procedures.
Monitor GMPs, plant sanitation, and housekeeping.
Complete daily production reports and remote bagger schedules.
Attend daily production meetings; plan and schedule production.
Monitor production activities in blending and packaging.
Complete daily pre-op checklists for the blending area, scale checks, and security checklists.
Serve as Acting Food Defense Coordinator and conduct food security audits.
Participate in HACCP-related meetings and Joint Health & Safety committee meetings.
Serve as the ADT security contact.
Troubleshoot blending, batching, and packaging issues and monitor product quality.
Record employee hours and attendance; work with Human Resources on employee-related issues.
Monitor the HACCP program for blending and packaging and monitor machine efficiency.
Monitor equipment maintenance and report deviations to the Maintenance department.
Review and verify employee documentation.
Ensure completed products are properly transferred from production to warehouse locations.
Assist with month-end inventory and maintain inventory lot control.
Respond to Customer Service and Shipping inquiries about order completion and production schedules.
Contribute to successful corporate, customer, CFIA, and other governing-body audits.