Production Supervisor

Teasdale Foods•Hoopeston, IL

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees manufacturing processes at Teasdale Latin Foods’ production facility in Hoopeston, Illinois. Reporting directly to the Production or Unit Manager, this role leads production workers to ensure food products are made efficiently and safely, in line with production schedules, quality standards, and customer demand. The supervisor coordinates production activities, monitors food safety and quality, supports continuous improvement, maintains production records, and works with other departments to keep operations running smoothly.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proven experience in food manufacturing or production operations, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
Strong knowledge of food production processes, food safety regulations, and quality management systems.
Leadership and team management skills, including the ability to motivate and develop a diverse workforce.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, 5S methodology, and other process improvement tools.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite and production management software.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and production demands.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Food safety certification such as HACCP or SQF, or production management certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise and lead production workers, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management, to achieve production targets and quality objectives.
Plan and coordinate production activities, resource allocation, equipment setup, and workflow optimization to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
Monitor production processes and quality control measures for compliance with food safety regulations, GMP, and company standards.
Collaborate with the Production or Unit Manager on production schedules, plans, and process improvements to meet customer demand and production goals.
Inspect production areas, equipment, and facilities to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, or quality issues, and take corrective action as needed.
Train workers on operating procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards.
Maintain production reports, inventory records, and quality control documentation to track performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Implement and enforce safety procedures, including proper PPE use and compliance with safety regulations.
Coordinate with maintenance, quality assurance, logistics, and other departments to resolve production issues and support smooth operations.
Report production performance to the Production or Unit Manager, including productivity, yield, downtime, and quality metrics.